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Students fill the Great Hall of the Memorial Union Saturday, Jan. 22 for the Dance Marathon Moral Dance, which they do once every hour for 15 hours. The dancers spend the entire day on their feet dancing and playing games with children from the Children’s Miracle Network.

Dance Marathon kicks it for the kids

Frances Myers
January 19, 2012
Tristian was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was 13 months old. He is now 11, familiar with the daily routine of segmented pills and wearing a vest that handles the effects of cystic fibrosis. Tristian and his family will be dancing in Dance Marathon, which helps children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. 

Dance Marathon: Tristian

January 19, 2012

Mr. Teal Pageant competes with style

Amelia Thorne
November 11, 2011

Carnival contributes to Dance Marathon

Mary-Kate Burkert
November 8, 2011

Dance Marathon trying Yell Like Hell

Jenna Miller
October 17, 2011
Ben Hammes defeats Blake Bruene, junior in biochemistry, at the tricycle race during the ISU Dance Marathon annual bicycle race event "Teal Wheels" Saturday, Sept. 17. ISU Dance Marathon gathers emotional and financial support for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. 

Dance Marathon kicks off the year with bike ride

Ben Theobald
September 18, 2011
ISU Dance Marathon biked through the chill for its annual bicycle race event "Teal Wheels" Saturday, Sept. 17. ISU Dance Marathon gathers emotional and financial support for children with life threatening illnesses and their families. 

Teal Wheels 2011

September 17, 2011

Blue bicycles benefits Dance Marathon families

Sarah Clark
September 15, 2011

Students Dance For A Cause

January 26, 2011
Hannah Hebron, senior in elementary education and Austin Dobbels, junior in agricultural biochemistry take a break from dancing and play twister during Dance Marathon Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Great Hall, Memorial Union. Dance Marathon is the largest student run philanthropy on campus raising money for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network.

Student wins $10,000 to benefit Dance Marathon

Frances Myers
January 23, 2011
Students play Rock Band at Dance Marathon Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Great Hall, Memorial Union.

Photo Gallery – Dance Marathon 2011

January 22, 2011
Nick Bassett, 18, of Boone has been involved with Dance Marathon since 2001 after being diagnosed with a benign spinal cord tumor. Bassett never let his disability stop him from getting involved at school. He is active in FFA, choir, theater and the school paper.

Dance Marathon makes a difference in young lives

Frances Myers
January 20, 2011
Amy Eyles was born with Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare congenital neurological disorder. The family joined Dance Marathon 18 months ago. However, they did not get to participate in last year's Dance Marathon when she became paralyzed and experienced seizures the night before. The family is looking forward to this year's Dance Marathon and hoping that they will be able to participate this year without any issues.

Dance Marathon brings smiles to Eyles family

Frances Myers
January 19, 2011

Dance Marathon claims top spot in Big 12

Frances Myers
November 9, 2010
Council members of Dance Marathon promote the annual event on Friday, Oct. 15 on Central Campus. The group coordinated with University carillonneur, Tin-Shi Tam, and danced to Journey's "Don't Stop Believing". Dance Marathon will be held once again this year on January 22.

Dance Marathon draws attention on Central Campus

Frances Myers
October 15, 2010
Dance Marathon participants pose for a photo on Wednesday, Sep. 29th on under the Campanile. This week is Dance Marathon's recruitment week. Photo: Ryan Damman/Iowa State Daily.

Dance Marathon Recruitment

September 29, 2010
David Svoboda, freshman in pre-business, helps Angela Nurestad serve during a game of pingpong. Photo: Kelsey Kremer/Iowa State Daily

Students make miracles at Dance Marathon

Abigail Barefoot —
January 24, 2010

Get to know the Dance Marathon co-directors

Tyler Kingkade
January 20, 2010
Dance Marathon help recipients dance in front of the stage at 10pm during one of the scheduled dance sessions. Dance Marathon was held in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on Saturday, Jan 24, 2009 from 9am-midnight. Dance Marathon participants pose for a "make your own video" session at the Dance Marathon event held on Saturday, Jan 24, 2009. Photo: Laurel Scott/Iowa State Daily

Dance Marathon to hold informational meeting Tuesday

Daily Staff
September 21, 2009
Dance Marathon aid recipients dance in front of the stage at 10 p.m. during one of the scheduled dance sessions. Dance Marathon was held in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on Saturday from 9 a.m. to midnight. Photo: Laurel Scott/Iowa State Daily

Just Dance…Marathon

Ryne Dittmer —
January 25, 2009
From left, Emily Swessinger, 8, and Emily Mahaney, sophomore in journalism and mass communication, score a direct hit on Alex Taggart, sophomore in hotel, restaurant/institution managment, submarine on Saturday in the Durham Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Swessinger and Mahaney eventually won the game of Battleship. Photo: Josh Harrell/Iowa State Daily

Students kick-off Dance Marathon celebration

Ryne Dittmer
January 25, 2009

Students kick-off Dance Marathon celebration

January 24, 2009

Students kick-off Dance Marathon celebration

January 24, 2009

Students kick-off Dance Marathon celebration

January 24, 2009
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