Dance Marathon

College Campus Students Making a Difference!

A Dance Marathon is an event put on by college students filled with not only dancing, but with games, entertainment, food and fun!

THREE purposes of Dance Marathons:

1. TO RAISE FUNDS for Children's Miracle Network at Sanford Children's Hospital
2. TO RAISE AWARENESS of Children's Miracle Network at Sanford Children's Hospital.
3. AN OPPORTUNITY for our Sanford Children's families to be a part of an amazing event created by awesome college students.

South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota are currently holding their own annual events to benefit CMN.

Children's Miracle Network is proud that:

1. NO child is ever turned away regardless of their ability to pay
2. 100% of the funds raised STAY in our region
3. 100% of the funds raised GO to BENEFIT a child through equipment, education and programs, research, and Direct Child Family Assistance

Both SDSU State-A-Thon and USD Dance Marathon have signed $100,000 pledges to Children's Miracle Network. With their pledges to the Sanford Children's challenge campaign, they are each recognized in Sanford Children's Hospital as room sponsors.

Quick SDSU State-a-Thon Facts

State-a-Thon raises funds for CMN!

• 12 hour event
• Began 7 years ago & events have raised over $96,000 for CMN
• In 2007 SDSU was awarded the "Best Opening Ceremony"
• Raised $27,601 during their event in 2008
• In 2008 signed a $100,000 pledge and is a sponsor of an EEG Room in the new Sanford Children's Hospital
• STATE-A-THON in 2011 :: March 19 :: 10am - 10pm

Quick USD Dance Marathon Facts

USD Dance Marathon raises money for CMN!

• 24 hour event
• Began in March 1997 and have raised over $250,000 for CMN
• Raised $31,161.13 during their event in 2008
• In 2004 & 2007 USD was awarded the "Best Closing Ceremony"
• In 2005 signed a $100,000 pledge and is a sponsor of an EEG Room in the new Sanford Children's Hospital
• USD DM in 2011 - March 26-27 :: 9am - 9am