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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Dancers cheer on Ravidrums during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

UI Dance Marathon 26 launches ‘We Fight Together’ campaign

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 15, 2019

Dance Marathon will aim to foster a spirit of unity in this year’s fight “For The Kids.” University of Iowa Dance Marathon recently announced that it will celebrate the chapter’s 26th year with...

Patients and volunteers do the Hawkeye Wave in the University of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital during Dance Marathon 25 on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.

Dance Marathon announces For The Kids Way Dedicated to the Kiddos

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter April 26, 2019

On a sunny Friday outside on South Hospital Drive, Dance Marathon participants, hospital members, families, and community supporters stood to honor children who are fighting cancer. In honor of the...

Dancers wave their glow sticks during Power Hour at Dance Marathon 25 at the IMU on Feb. 2.

Dance Marathon play-by-play: $2.9 million for the 25th Big Event

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 4, 2019

The UI Dance Marathon on Feb. 1-2 celebrated 25 years of dedicating its time to pediatric cancer awareness. This past weekend, dancers, leadership, and the community were moved by the stories, songs, and...

The final fundraising total is revealed during Dance Marathon 25 at the IMU on Feb. 2. The Big Event raised slightly more than $2.96 million. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

Dance Marathon 25 raises nearly $3 million

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 2, 2019

After 24 long hours of dancing, chanting, and commemorating those who have lost their battle to cancer, the 25th anniversary of the University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised its tote boards to reveal $2,960,403.25...

Dance Marathon graduate Cody Cohen poses for a photo  during Dance Marathon 25 at the IMU on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Cohen graduates from being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer at age 17.

Dance Marathon 25 celebrates 5-year cancer-free children

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 2, 2019

During the Dance Marathon’s 25th anniversary, 12 children were honored on the afternoon of Feb. 2 for reaching five years of being cancer free. Every year, a ceremony is held on the second day of...

Patients and volunteers do the Hawkeye Wave in the University of Iowa Stead Family Childrens Hospital during Dance Marathon 25 on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Group brings Dance Marathon to the kids at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 2, 2019

For some children affected by pediatric cancer, attending University of Iowa Dance Marathon’s Big Event is not possible due to a weakened immune system or other medical issues. For these kids and their...

The Horne Family is seen after leaving the main ballroom. This is their eighth year and eighth time being at Dance Marathon. The walked on stage during Dance Marathon 25 at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday Feb 1, 2019 (Michael Guhin/The Daily Iowan)

Horne family values continued support from Dance Marathon

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 2, 2019

At the age of 7, Josh Horne was diagnosed with leukemia, beginning his family’s eight year involvement with Dance Marathon. After Josh was diagnosed, the Horne family became impacted by the charity DM...

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