At the end of Big Event in March, hundreds of students stand together in Maucker Union waiting for the signs to flip and reveal our final fundraising total. Every single dollar in that total represents hope, healing, and life-changing support. From funding specialized research and life-saving medical equipment to providing emotional care programs to the kiddos at the Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. That final total is only possible because of you—because of every text

Kickoff was a huge success! Thank you all for an incredible start to the year! The night was filled with so much passion, high energy, and excitement. Together, we raised over $3,000 for the kids! It set the perfect tone for the rest of the year! We started the night off by introducing our executive team and their roles for the year. Right after, we officially welcomed our 40 Morale Captains to the team. Their energy was unmatched! Then, the Lee family shared their story,

If you are new to Dance Marathon, here are five things to know before we kick off an incredible year! It’s about more than dancing. UNI Dance Marathon is a student-led organization raising money and awareness for children and families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. While there’s definitely lots of dancing involved, we’re really all about community, connection, and making a difference for our miracle families! Everyone has a place here. You do

Each of our alumni has a unique story, and we’re excited to spotlight where their journey has taken since their time in DM! This month, we’re highlighting Haley Dash, who was an active member of UNI Dance Marathon from 2021 to 2023, holding several impactful roles. Her positions included Finance Director, Assistant Director of Finance, Morale Captain, and Fundraising Director. We started by asking Haley what life looks like for her now. She shared, “I have a full-time career

December is a month of transition. It brings both the conclusion of one year and the preparation for new beginnings. It is a time to...

On October 4th, we had the incredible opportunity to celebrate one of the most important days of the year for all of us in Dance...

Olivia Crouse was a previous UNI Dance Marathon morale captain. Olivia was asked about the impact she made as a captain and why others...

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Saturday, April 10th 2021 is a day that we will never forget. After a year of dancing, doing crazy fundraising challenges, hearing...

Hello UNI Dance Marathon Community! As you are all certainly aware, this Dance Marathon year has looked quite different amid the ongoing pandemic. Seeing posts of fun fundraising challenges, walking across campus with tangerine shirts on, and attending Dance Marathon events via Zoom has brought a deeper appreciation of our organization here at UNI. Proud comes to mind when we think about the challenges you have faced this year while still taking time out of your college exper