UNI Students Dance 12 Hours to Raise Money for Sick Children

By Brad Maxwell, Reporter

Tools

By Ellen Kurt

Story Created: Mar 3, 2013 at 12:02 AM CDT

Story Updated: Mar 3, 2013 at 12:02 AM CDT

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - For the Kids. It's a theme that was echoed on the University of Northern Iowa campus this weekend as close to 900 University of Northern Iowa students participated in the school's Dance Marathon Saturday.

They stood up for those who couldn't. That standing, and dancing, was nonstop for 12 hours. The students raised money prior to the event that would be donated to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Children's Miracle Network. The money will then be used for four things - research, education, equipment and enhancements. UNI Dance Marathon participants' goal was to raise $66,000 in their second year of the event.

Students started dancing at noon Saturday and continued until midnight. They also had the chance to hang out with and hear the stories of those the money they raised is benefiting.

Next Article Board Accuses Coralville Social Worker of Being Drunk on the Job

Conversation Guidelines

Be Kind

Don't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language.
Don't attack someone personally. Keep it civil and be responsible.

Share Knowledge

Be truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about.
What more do you want to learn? Keep it simple.

Stay focused

Promote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic.

Report Trouble

Help us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it.

read the full guidelines here »

Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Crime, sexual abuse, property fires, automobile accidents, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides.