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University of Iowa Dance Marathon
Congratulations, dancers! Dance Marathon 29 raised a total of $1,174,008.29 in support of the children and their families who are undergoing treatment at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Our Mission
The University of Iowa Dance Marathon creates and sustains special projects to provide emotional and financial support and services for pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant patients and their families treated at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Interested in Leadership?
Applications are open for committee member positions. Apply now
We have raised $34,346,018.69 for our Dance Marathon kids and families!
The University of Iowa Dance Marathon is a student organization that provides year-round support to youth cancer patients and their families. The Big Event is a 24-hour Dance Marathon where students assemble to celebrate the children survivors and remember the children who have passed away throughout the year. Dancers remain standing (if able) for the full 24 hours with no caffeine allowed! This year the Big Event is February 3-4, 2023. Please continue through the site to find more information about our activities and events. Thank you.