My name is Alex Dopkin, and I am a Senior at Nazareth Academy High School in Philadelphia, PA. I am the Chief Operations Officer of Naz-A-Thon, a year-round fundraising initiative that supports Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Naz-A-Thon culminates in a 12-hour dance marathon held on April 9th, 2027, where students celebrate the children of CHOP and the impact of our fundraising efforts. Every year, we host a variety of events to raise money for the Child Life Department at CHOP. This year, we are also donating to the Trisomy 21 Foundation at CHOP as well.

In the 2025-2026 school year, we raised $207,734.67 for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The Naz-A-Thon Committees are already working hard for Naz-A-Thon 2027 and can't wait to see what we accomplish!