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2025 UNC Dance Marathon: A Carolina Tradition

This year's marathon will take place on
​March 29th, 2025!!
Sign up here

5 Star Reviews of The Dance Marathon:
"My favorite part was definitely the giant inflatable hamster balls"
"Family hour was extremely impactful"
"Everyone should participate in it before they graduate it's a great cause"
"My most unforgettable experience during my time at Carolina" 
"I got to support my friends and support a great cause"
"Dance Marathon is a bucket list item at UNC"
"Its the most rewarding event I was apart of at UNC"
"Capture the flag was my favorite part"
"Dance Marathon embodies the spirit of CFTK, driven by passion and genuine care for the patients and families at UNC Children"
"One of the best traditions at UNC"
"Total reveal got my heart racing"
"The bands were amazing"
"The hedgehogs were absolutely adorable"

Carolina For The Kids Story

Wayne is a 9-year-old boy with obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar affective disorder, borderline autism and developmental delay. Wayne has had many admissions to UNC Hospitals because of digestive problems. During the most recent admission, Wayne had surgery with complications following surgery. Wayne also has a twin brother with special needs, who has trouble coping without his brother and mother. Their mother cares for the boys full-time and stays in the hospital with Wayne, as he is very anxious when he is left without a family member. The family has a limited income, slightly augmented by Supplemental Security Income, which is reduced during prolonged hospitalizations. Due to the father missing work, the family got behind in payment of their electric bill. The For the Kids Fund paid the electric bill, helped with food costs and provided phone cards for the mother to stay in touch with her husband and other son.
Have any questions about Dance Marathon or Marathon fundraising?
​Contact the Morale and Recruitment Chair at [email protected].