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About Dance Marathon
ABOUT DANCE MARATHON
Each year 600 UF students stay awake and on their feet for 26.2 consecutive hours for Dance Marathon – an event that raises money to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Shands Children’s Hospitals. Since its inception in 1995, the event has raised more than $2.8 million to directly benefit the children being treated by the University of Florida physicians at Shands. The money raised helps purchase life-saving technology for treatment, diversionary materials including computers and games and fund pediatric research. In addition to dancing the night away with an annual line dance, students participate in a variety of fun activities and enjoy a wide range of entertainment groups. The student participants experience physical and mental challenges during the event, serving as a reminder of the obstacles children treated at Shands face. The students love the dancing and games, but the highlight of the event is when the Miracle Families come to visit and share their stories. Their stories of success are what keep the dancers motivated and remind everyone that they are making a difference in a child’s life.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DANCE MARATHON
See photos of past Dance Marathons and view details of how the proceeds are used to benefit Shands Children’s Hospital.
VIRTUAL TOURS
See 360 degree views of the kid-friendly spaces at Shands Children's Hospital.
SHANDS FOR KIDS
Visit the Children’s Miracle Network at Shands Children’s Hospital website to read local miracle
stories, see video and learn more about how Children’s Miracle Network funds make miracles happen for Shands Kids.
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
Click here to visit the National Children’s Miracle Network website.