An apparel design and fashion merchandising major is using her clothing business to donate money to Riley Hospital. This year, Samantha Hunt's fundraising goal for Dance Marathon was $3,000.
"There is someone who will be effected by this money in a good way," Hunt said. "And that's the greatest feeling in the world."
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