The Daily Iowan

Dance Marathon recognizes contributors’ efforts ‘For The Kids’

Marissa Payne, marissa-payne@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

Ahead of Power Hour, UI officials honor Dance Marathon participants with awards for their many contributions leading up to the Big Event.

Kiddos don caps and gowns to celebrate five years’ cancer free

Sarah Watson, sarah-watson@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

Sixteen graduates were recognized for being five years cancer free at this year’s Big Event.

First aid providers: the unsung heroes of Dance Marathon 24

Andy Mitchell, andrew-mitchell@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

The Dance Marathon First Aid Clinic continues to keep dancers happy and healthy throughout the Big Event.

Merchandise table makes money for the cause

Brooklyn Draisey, brooklyn-draisey@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

The Dance Marathon merchandise table is bringing in quite a profit with their unique designs.

Kids showcased talents on the Big Event stage

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

Siblings and cancer survivors stole the spotlight in talent show including a pair of dancers, gymnasts, and closeout from returning singer who lead the crowd in heartfelt chorus of “Life is a Highway”.

Dance Marathon goes green

Andy Mitchell, andrew-mitchell@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

Dance Marathon kicks off a three-year plan for greater for sustainability.

Ballerd family celebrate being cancer-free at Dance Marathon’s Big Event

Brooklyn Draisey, brooklyn-draisey@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

The Ballerd Family has been coming to Dance Marathon’s Big event for eight years, and little Lauren has been cancer-free for six of them.

Cars-theme refueling station keeps dancers awake with snacks, meals

Sarah Watson, sarah-e-watson@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

Dancers refuel at Cars-themed pitstops equipped with food from local sponsors.

Sparkles sparks a surge of morale for Dance Marathon

Andy Mitchell, andrew-mitchell@uiowa.edu • February 3, 2018

In the early hours of the morning halfway through Dance Marathon, Hawkeye Sparkles took to the main stage to get the dancers going again with good cheer as the members have years prior. Hawkeye...