25 Reasons to be Excited for DM 25

The First Wave: When the University of Iowa started the “wave” at Kinnick Stadium last fall, it touched hearts across the nation. There is something deeply moving about seeing over 50,000 people turn and give their love to the brave kids and families at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Even if you aren’t interested in Iowa …

10 Things I Love About DM

1.   Our First Dance Marathon Starting in the school year of 1994–1995 and supporting 26 families, a group of passionate dancers and volunteers managed to rake in a whopping $31,000. Not too shabby for a first year, right? Since then, Dance Marathon has managed to raise over 24.5 million dollars for these wonderful kiddos. …

3 Questions You’ll Hear When You Explain DM to Someone

Time and time again, you’ll find yourself having to explain what Dance Marathon is to someone you’re asking to donate. While most people know it’s a great cause and their donations are being used to help out kiddos and families in need, many people don’t understand what dancers do and will have a lot of …

5 Surefire Ways to Fundraise in the Summer

1.Hometown Canning Grab a friend and go door-to-door asking for donations for Dance Marathon! 2. Host a Community Day Partner with a local business to have a percentage of their earnings donated to Dance Marathon! 3. Bake Sale Bake some goodies and sell them! Advertise that you’re doing it for Dance Marathon and people will …

4 Ways to Make Your Finals Week Better

Dance Marathon Study Rooms: Dance Marathon has rented out different meeting rooms in the Iowa Memorial Union throughout finals week for study sessions. They will be open all day and you can spend time studying with other Dance Marathon members, or put some headphones in and work through your study guides. Therapy Dogs: One of …

Thanksgiving Fundraising: It’s All Relative

If you're involved in Dance Marathon, your one goal over the next week - apart from sleeping and watching Netflix - should be to FUNDRAISE. Don't worry, between the DIY Donation Display earlier this week and this helpful guide for how to approach every member of your family, the PR committee has got you covered! …

#OurNewHospital, by the numbers

We are fast approaching the inspiring and exciting opening of our brand new University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital! As the December opening date approaches, here is a breakdown of the amazing new hospital by some important numbers. In the entire hospital there are… 14 floors (two being underground) 130 patients rooms 134 patient …

Lime Time Wednesday: Top 10 Creative Costumes from Bloomsbury!

Happy 100 Days Out from DM 23! This past weekend, the UI Dance Marathon crew - including dancers, kiddos, family members, and leadership - enjoyed the perfect fall day at Bloomsbury Farms! We fed the goats, cheered on duck races, enjoyed a scenic hayride, braved two haunted houses, and enjoyed delicious caramel apples, but what …

Back-to-School, DM 23 Style

Now that you’re back in school, what are some things you can do in order to prepare for Dance Marathon 23 this year? 1. First, sign up for Dance Marathon if you haven’t already! Not sure how? Go to dancemarathon.uiowa.edu and click on the register button. It’s so easy… do it, you won’t regret it! …

10 Ways to Incorporate Pokemon Go and Dance Marathon!

Pokemon Go and Dance Marathon are sweeping the nation! Here are 10 ways to incorporate your gaming with your role as a dancer! Offer to walk friends phones for cash so you can hatch their eggs faster. Stop by the Children's Hospital and use one of your lures for the kiddos who can't get out …