Dear Dancers,
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon! UI Dance Marathon is the largest student-run organization on campus, and there are amazing reasons for that! As a dancer in this organization, you have the opportunity to support families within the Iowa area that have been impacted by pediatric cancer. This support will not only be seen through financial fundraising contributions, but in emotional support as well as we open our hearts to our DM Families.
Throughout the year, you will be challenged to raise a minimum $250 for the kiddos in order to attend the Big Event held on February 3rd and 4th! Dance Marathon recognizes that this fundraising contribution may seem large, but you will not be doing this fundraising alone! You will have an group of people around you helping you to not only reach your fundraising goal, but go above and beyond for our families! Dance Marathon promises to provide ample fundraising resources that will fit your individual needs as a philanthropic student on campus. Once you have raised your $250 (or more!), you will be eligible to attend the Big Event in February! The Big Event is a 24-hour dance party to celebrate the kiddos who have won their battle against cancer, stand by those who are still fighting, and honor those who will be forever dancing in our hearts. This event is the culmination of a year’s work, but there are so many different events throughout the year to learn more about Dance Marathon, help with fundraising, and connect with our kiddos and families.
When you register, you will be able to select a miracle group number. You may wish to select the same group as your friends or use this opportunity to meet new friends by selecting a miracle group with people to meet this year. You can also look at the Captains’ information at this link: Once you have completed the registration process, your Morale Captain and Lime Captain will contact you with information on how to begin fundraising! They will be your best resources for information about events happening within the organization and to answer any questions or concerns you may have throughout the year. Your Captains are here to support you in any way throughout the year and during the Big Event.
Thank you for taking the time to register and getting involved with Dance Marathon! We cannot wait to have you on our team and see all of the amazing things you do for the kiddos this year. We are so excited that you are here! Thanks again, and welcome to the Dance Marathon family!
If you have any questions about the Dancer experience or registering, do not hesitate to contact me, at DM-RecruitRetain@uiowa.edu.
Striving to Do More,
Majesty Constable (she/her)
Recruitment & Retention Director, Dance Marathon 29