The third annual dance, Dance For Haiti, will be held at Academy of the Holy Names On Nov. 5 from 2-10 p.m.

Teens for Haiti (TFH) is a student run non-profi t organization founded in 2012 in hopes to help the Haitians of St. Suzanne, Haiti live a sustainable life. Over $50,000 has been raised since the start of TFH and the projects they have worked on.

Students from Plant, Robinson, Academy, Berkeley, Tampa Prep and Jesuit all make up the board that completely plans and organizes the dance.

Each hour, the dance has themes that vary. Beginning the day is the line dance teaching in the hour of 2-3 p.m., and the nights ends with the rave hour from 8-10 p.m.. Catering will be provided by PDQ.

Emily Muscaro, president, has been on a mission trip to Haiti and experienced everything first hand. She explains that it is amazing having the chance to better lives of ones you love. Muscaro oversees everyone’s jobs and makes sure everything is in check.

“It’s cool to be apart of something that’s bigger than yourself,” senior, Muscaro said.

Emma Heese keeps everyone updated on general announcements, events, Facebook, Instagram and contacts food donors.

“I enjoy doing what I do because I have personally connected with the children and people that our fundraising helps,” senior, Heese said. “It became really important to me after my trip during Spring Break last year and has kicked my drive to succeed in our goals and continue to help the small village of St. Suzanne, Haiti.”

Allison Voiland fi nds dance instructors for each hour, gets the DJ and makes service project ideas.

“The best part of being on board is spending time with people that love and care for Haiti as much as I do and getting to plan the dance for Haiti,” senior, Voiland said.

Nicki Barrow makes all the videos regarding the organization and trips as media producer.

“It’s an amazing organization and the work we do for the people of Haiti is so inspiring and incredibly rewarding and I am so happy to be a part of it,” senior, Barrow said.

Brooke Heyer works on the social media committee and helps update with upcoming events.

“The experience overall is my favorite part about being in Teens for Haiti board. I have met new people who have done such great things in the community and all of us coming together for this great cause is so awesome! Its so fulfilling to be apart of something so meaningful,” senior, Heyer said.

Cailey Clarke designs the website and creates t-shirts for Teens for Haiti.

“The dance has been difficult to plan at times because we need to coordinate food, entertainment, t-shirts, and sponsors but we are expecting a great group of teens and are going to have a lot of fun,” junior, Clarke said.

This year’s goal is to raise $20,000 and have at least 120 people attend (the same as last year). To attend, each participant has to raise $100.

Students can join by asking for donations from friends or family or organizations/businesses that would be willing to help. The option to sign up in a group or as a service club organization is an easy way to get friends involved.