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 and email sent,...

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, offering a...

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 don’t have to know...