About IUDM

IU Dance Marathon was created 20 years ago with the goal of providing hope for children of Riley Hospital by generating funds for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center. We donate money to support the Hospital’s efforts to treat all its patients, regardless of financial concerns. To date IUDM has raised over $8.5 million for the children at Riley Hospital.

Indiana University Dance Marathon is run entirely by students who unselfishly give their time and dedication to ensure the success of the organization. Over 500 students work year round to fundraise, hold events for the Riley families, and plan the marathon. The hard work culminates in a 36 hour marathon every fall. During the marathon weekend over 1000 dancers choose to remain awake and standing for 36 hours in honor of those children who are unable to.

Dance Marathon is truly a life changing experience that provides an environment thriving on faith in each other, hope for the future, and inspiration to achieve. It will stretch the limits of our mind, body, and spirit to launch the most humanly diverse and personally consuming experience at Indiana University. The success of IUDM relies on students, alumni, family members, community members, corporate sponsors, Indiana University, and Riley families. If you want to learn more about IU Dance Marathon or have a question that is not answered on the website please feel free to contact me at melomarshall@gmail.com.

For the kids,

Megan Marshall

2010 Director of Marathon Relations