A Month in DM — September

What “Shape Your Impact” Really Means

Alright, time for an exercise. Close your eyes (metaphorically). With your eyes metaphorically closed, what do you think of first when you think of Dance Marathon? Do you think, maybe, of that intensely bright green? The flashing lights and excitement of the Big Event? Maybe a friend or family member is involved in the org, …

Humans of DM: The Colony Family

“For us, it’s personal. Just hearing the words ‘kids with cancer’, it makes my heart go out to them. With me [Dean Colony] having had cancer and the kiddos having cancer, we have a connection there.” Dance Marathon began at The University of Iowa in 1994, only a few years before Dean was diagnosed. The …

A Month in DM — August

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 …

DM Around the World

Summer is a time when members of the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon are scattered far and wide across cities, states, countries, and even continents. Whether you are traveling, studying, working, or relaxing at home, this time is an amazing opportunity for you to create that lime, carry it with you, and spread it to …

A Month in DM — July

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. …

A Month in DM — June

A Month in DM—May