A YEAR IN REVIEW: Collegiate Dance Marathons raise nearly $4 million for local kids

AGAINST ALL ODDS, it’s OUR TIME NOW to make a difference LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

As the three largest events in our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals market, Dance Marathon programs continued with great momentum in making miracles For The Kids–even as the global pandemic continued. During the 2020-2021 year, the following collegiate DM programs raised an incredible $3,845,997.92 for the kids at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital:

Dance Marathon at the University of Florida: In its 27th year, this program raised $2,270,311.40 raised for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Since its founding, Dance Marathon at UF has contributed nearly $27 million.

Dance Marathon at Florida State University: In its 26th year, this program raised $1,470,210.69 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital and the FSU College of Medicine’s Pediatric Outreach Programs. Since its founding, Dance Marathon at FSU has contributed more than $17 million.

OwlThon at Florida Atlantic University: In its 8th year, this program raised $105,475.83 for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Since its founding, OwlThon at FAU has contributed more than $1 million.

We are so thankful for your shared commitment to serving our local kids through your fundraising and leadership development efforts.

The total impact of Dance Marathon programs at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital since 1995 is remarkable, and these funds have supported life-saving research, transformational research, patient services and more:

Change Kids’ Health. Change the Future.

A tremendous thank you to dancer participants, students, advisors, alumni and donors of these incredible collegiate programs (and their K-12 counterparts) who have been dedicating their time and resources for the benefit of local kids, even in times of extraordinary uncertainty.