Dance Marathon

Family Registration


We are getting very excited for the 14th annual University of Iowa Dance Marathon! Last years event raised over $880,000 and this year we hope to raise $1 million dollars but we need your help. We challenge all the families to raise a total of $10,000 ... we know you can. There are over 300 families involved with Dance Marathon, all it takes is 100 families raising $100 each.


We encourage you to create your own online fundraising page and email friends and families to ask for donations.


How to Register and Create your University of Iowa Dance Marathon Online Fundraising Page


  • Click the link Family Registration. There is no fee to set up these online fundraising pages. Once you fill out your infomation, just check the box for Family Registration.


  • Fundraising made easy…now just watch your thermometer climb!


    Here is a description of the icons that will appear on your personal page:


    My Home: This is the control page. You can operate everything about your person online giving page from location.

    My Activity: This shows you all of your activities, including who you have emailed and thanked.

    My Page: this icon will let you view and edit your online giving page.

    Send Email: From this icon you can send emails to your family and friends asking them to make a donation.

    Send Thanks: This is where you can send a personal thank you to everyone who has made a gift to your site! Be sure to send thank you message after you receive every donation.

    Address Book: This is where you enter your entire list of individuals that you would like to contact.


    We are one of the first schools to be able to use this new online giving system. If you experience any difficulites or have questions please contact us by email via dm.onlinesupport@gmail.com.


    Other Fundraising Ideas!


  • Paper Icons: We also have paper icons, green Dance Marathon Stars that can be sold at businesses for $1.


  • Casual Days: Everyone wants to wear jeans to work. How about having your place of work have a Casual Day fundraiser? Your co-workers can pay $1 to wear jeans to benefit University of Iowa Dance marathon.


  • Food Sales / Potlucks: Fundraising and food are a great combination. Hold a food sale / potluck at work and ask your co-workers to pay to eat breakfast or lunch.


  • We are here to help you!


    Contact Michelle Altmaier at Children’s Miracle Network if you need help of have other ideas.

    Michelle Altmaier

    michelle-altmaier@uiowa.edu

    319-335-9003



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