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 sponsored 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
