Dance Marathon is a nationwide collegiate philanthropy that raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. Through the Children's Miracle Network, Dance Marathon at the University of Missouri-Columbia is able to donate its proceeds to the Children's Hospital of Columbia, Mo.
DM AT MIZZOU

The University of Missouri Dance Marathon began in 1996 as an effort to give something back to future generations. It was a 24-hour fundraising event that the Steering Committee hoped would become a strong tradition here as one of the University’s biggest philanthropies. Since its start in 1996, Mizzou’s Dance Marathon has raised over $180,000 for the Columbia Children’s Hospital.

Dance Marathon 2006 was truly an amazing event. To kick off the Dance Marathon season, the Steering Committee planned a benefit concert featuring Matt Wertz. The concert was such a tremendous success that the entire Blue Note was sold out. The Blue Note also hosted Dance Marathon 2006 and helped the event to earn the title, “Party with a Purpose.” By introducing new events and a new venue, last year’s Dance Marathon raised a record-breaking $30,000.

This year's Dance Marathon is once again a "Party with a Purpose" at the Blue Note. The fun is concentrated into 12 hours rather than spread over 24 hours this year: 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 to 4 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3. DM will kick off on Monday, Oct. 1, with a Matt Nathanson concert at the Blue Note. Many new and noteworthy events are planned for the entire community. Check the calendar to see what's coming up.