Wake 'n' Shake!

[Wake Forest University]​

Each year the Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest hosts Wake and Shake Dance Marathon. The event, begun in memory of Wake alum and former NFL athlete Brian Piccolo, raises money to support cancer research and honors those impacted by the devastating disease.​ Events like these make me proud to be a Demon Deacon, over $125,000 was raised on one day to support the Susan G Komen Foundation. Go Deacs!

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013. Students wear jerseys in honor of late Wake Forest and NFL athlete Brian Piccolo.

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013.  Pictured L to R: Katherine Tully ('13), Morgan O'Leary ('15), Katie Morell ('15), Elizabeth Busby ('15), Sonia Kuguru ('15), Ashley Charlton ('13), and Annie Stockstill ('15).

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013.  Pictured L to R: Reed McLaughlin, Adam Vischio ('15), Will Dietsche ('15), Andrew Di Meo ('15), and Bo Machayo ('13).

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013. Pictured L to R: Ashley Charlton ('13), Desaly Gonzalez ('14), and Elizabeth Guerrieri ('13).

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013. Karliegh Ash ('14) shared personal remarks on her recent battle to overcome lymphoma.

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013. Participants applaud student speaker Karleigh Ash ('14).

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013. Participants applaud student speaker Karleigh Ash ('14).

The Brian Piccolo Foundation at Wake Forest University hosts the 33rd annual Wake n Shake Dance Marathon to raise funding for cancer research on Saturday, March 24, 2013. Participants raise glow sticks in honor of loved ones impacted by cancer.