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University of Iowa Dance Marathon

Shape Your Impact!

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For UI Dance Marathon’s 25th anniversary, we are launching UI Dance Marathon’s first ever year-long campaign! Shape Your Impact is all about how you can make your mark FTK! Everyone who touches this organization makes a difference in some way, shape, or form. The impact you make is up to you and we are here to help you in any way you need! Please visit the Shape Your Impact page in the About section of the website to learn more. Thank you!

We have raised $24,548,224.34 for the kids!

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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! Please continue through the site to find more information about our activities and events. Thank you.

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How It Works

1. Register

How do I get involved? What can I do? You can start by getting signed up today! Most people get involved their first year by signing up to be a dancer. Once you get signed up you will be assigned a Morale Captain who will help keep you informed with the organization.

Create an account

2. Raise Funds

To attend the Big Event dancers must raise $500. How can I raise that much money?! Raising your $500 is actually really easy, and there are several ways to do it! For more information, we came up with some tips on how to reach your fundraising goal.

How to fundraise

3. Dance

Dance Marathon is a really incredible experience that is hard to put into words until you actually experience it for yourself! During the 24 hours you will experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences.

Dancer FAQ