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Iowa State Dance Marathon

The largest student-run philanthropic organization at Iowa State University benefiting Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital 🩵

Iowa State Dance Marathon has been helping children with life threatening illnesses for 26 years, giving financial and emotional support to hundreds of families across Iowa. All of the money raised through our event is given directly to University of Iowa Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network. The first Dance Marathon at Iowa State was held in the spring of 1998. The event was spo

nsored by the Greek Interfraternity and Panhellenic Governing Councils. It was held in Beyer Hall and was only 10 hours long. The day was a great success and raised over $20,000. Much has changed since that first Dance Marathon. Today, as the largest student run philanthropy on campus, Dance Marathon holds a variety of events throughout the year and supports over 30 families from across Iowa. Dance Marathon has raised over five million dollars for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital since 1998. Dance Marathon represents a life changing experience, complete with the opportunity to meet Iowa children and families who have directly benefited from University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network. Each year ISU Dance Marathon continues to grow and make a larger impact on our families across Iowa and our students who continue to make miracles and develop as leaders. With your help, we hope to continue this wonderful tradition of college students making a difference! For more information on Dance Marathon at Iowa State University, please feel free to check out dm.stuorg.iastate.edu

07/23/2026

Time flies when you’re having fun! 🤸‍♀️ 📸✌️

Happy to celebrate being 30 WEEKS AWAY from the BIG EVENT & celebrating 30 YEARS of Dance Marathon at Iowa State!!! 🩵

06/16/2026

Meet Treyton Turnbull, our president for year 30 of ISUDM! 💙💫

Treyton is entering his fourth year in Dance Marathon at Iowa State. He’s grown in many ways through his involvement, but one skill stands out to him—leadership.

“Dance Marathon has taught me more about what it means to be a leader than any college course ever could. Being a part of a community that you feel such passion for brings a level of motivation that is unmatched!”

Along with his leadership skills, he’s taken away something deeper, experiencing compassion for those facing childhood illness. He says “Dance Marathon is more than just doing something that feels good, it’s about making a commitment to change a life.”

His favorite part about Dance Marathon is “that every aspect of what we do is for good! Every dollar raised, every smile made.”

Treyton also has firsthand experience with what it feels like to be a family supported by Dance Marathon, and his “Why” is sourced from that perspective. “My Why is so that kids can feel the joy that my family felt when we attended our first Dance Marathon!”

Fun facts about Treyton:

🪽“I’m an (unofficial) Red Bull Athlete!”
🪙 ”I’m an avid pressed penny collector.”

05/22/2026

some of our FAVORITE moments from the best day of the year!!! 💖🌟

05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of our graduates!!! 🎓🩵

You have each made a difference in Dance Marathon and we are so grateful for your contributions and support!!!

Keep making a difference wherever your future takes you!! 💫💫💫

04/30/2026

Introducing our 2026-27 EXEC TEAM!!! 💙✨

These strong leaders will guide Dance Marathon throughout the next year!!! We are so excited for what’s to come in our 30th year at Iowa State University!!!

03/12/2026

Committee applications are open for the 2026-2027 Dance Marathon year!

Whether you’re looking for opportunities to build your graphic design portfolio or want a chance to lead your peers on the best day of the year (our big event), there are options for everyone!

Applications are open for seven committees: Creative, Events, Family Relations, Morale Captains, Partnerships, Stewardship, and Youth Outreach.

Applications close March 31st.

Apply below or click the link in our bio!

https://dm.stuorg.iastate.edu/join-committee

09/26/2025

Join us for our favorite Fall semester event: Stacks for Stead! This Sunday, September 28, we will be on Central Campus with an inflatable obstacle course, facepainting, live music, family stories, and all you can eat pancakes!

Buy your tickets ahead of time to save money. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for ISU students/faculty/staff and for youth ages 3-18 and $12 for adults in the community. Kids 2 and under are free. Prices increase to $12 and $15, respectively, on Sunday.

Visit https://dm.stuorg.iastate.edu/event/stacks-stead-pancake-breakfast-1 to learn more and purchase tickets.

06/15/2024

Dance Marathon is the largest student-run philanthropic organization at lowa State University. The leadership structure of our organization is crucial to our success. This year we have 3 advisors, 1 executive director, 4 executive managers, 15 executive positions, 6 committees, and hundreds of miracle makers!

The many members of our organization are what help us achieve our goals of giving back to the children and families at the University of lowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Since our existence, we have raised over 5.5 million dollars for the hospital.

Address

Iowa State University, Memorial Union, West Student Office Space
Ames, IA
50011

Website

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