Question 1

Fundraising totals by year

Accepted Answer

Dance Marathon at FSU has raised $22,779,100.87 since 1995 to fight pediatric illness and injury.

See the image below for the breakdown of our year long fundraising totals.

Question 2

Year 30 (2024 - 2025)

Accepted Answer

In its 30th year, Dance Marathon at FSU marked a historic milestone with the inspiring yearlong campaign, When We Believe. This theme reflected the heart of our movement: the unshakable belief that when we come together with purpose, passion, and hope, we can create lasting change. Over three decades, our community has grown stronger, more determined, and more united in our mission to support the children and families who need us most. This year, our belief fueled every step, every story, and every donation. With pride and gratitude, we celebrate an extraordinary total of $1,334,457.78, a powerful reminder of all that is possible When We Believe.

Question 3

Year 29 (2023-2024)

Accepted Answer

In its 29th year, Dance Marathon at FSU proudly carried forward our legacy of resilience and hope through the yearlong campaign, Dream For Tomorrow. This theme served as a powerful reminder of our collective belief in a brighter future for the children and families we serve. As our organization continued to evolve and grow, we remained grounded in our purpose: to be a source of strength, joy, and unwavering support. Through every dancer's effort, every dollar raised, and every moment shared, we honored that dream. Together, we raised a total of $1,240,058.81, a testament to the enduring spirit of our community and the future we are building, one miracle at a time.

Question 4

Year 28 (2022-2023)

Accepted Answer

In its 28th year, Dance Marathon at FSU proudly celebrated the remarkable perseverance of all participants in the face of challenges through our yearlong campaign, "We'll Be There." Amidst the process of adapting our organization to the post-covid era, we remain steadfast in our commitment to show up for our kids and beneficiaries. Our dedication paid off as we raised an extraordinary total of $1,308,578.28.

Question 5

Year 27 (2021-2022)

Accepted Answer

Dance Marathon at FSU celebrated our 27th year with our yearlong campaign "No Matter What", signifying the perseverance of all participants in continuing to fight For The Kids regardless of challenges. We had our Marathon at the Civic Center again after a 2 year interlude due to covid-19, and we raised an amazing total of $1,554,156.14.

Question 6

Year 26 (2020-2021)

Accepted Answer

Year 26 marked the first year we did not have a fully in-person marathon due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we held a hybrid Marathon with virtual events as well as socially distanced in-person events on FSU's intramural fields and in the FSU Civic Center parking lot! Although there were many challenges, we persevered "Against All Odds" to have another amazing year of Dance Marathon, raising $1,470,210.69.

Question 7

Year 25 (2019-2020)

Accepted Answer

We celebrated our 25th Anniversary year by implementing many new traditions. Leave Your Legacy, a 24 hour fundraising push, was added into our yearly programming in January 2020. Local Tallahassee middle schools also joined our movement through our Community Marathons team. The past known as “Dancer Minimum” was changed to a Dancer Commitment, which focuses on the commitment that each of our participants are making For The Kids. Our year long campaign ‘We Will Fight’ highlighted the incredible fight of our movement. We raised $1,941,368.54 For The Kids.

Question 8

Year 24 (2018-2019)

Accepted Answer

In 2019, we continued to break records and raised 2.2 million dollars For The Kids. Our year long campaign was ‘Be The Next’ which highlighted our dancers, donors, fundraisers, and participants.

Question 9

Year 23 (2017-2018)

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Dance Marathon at FSU continues to break records, raising $2.1 million in 2018. The year long campaign was changed to ‘Up 2 Us’ along with the 2 million dollar goal release. The InspiratioNOLE Leaders Program was created, along with the brand new Dancer Relations Branch; consisting of Recruitment, Membership, Morale, and Outreach. This was the first year that the College of Medicine was given over 1 million dollars.

Question 10

Year 22 (2016-2017)

Accepted Answer

Our tradition of the LineDance was shortened to 7 minutes, from its original 10 minutes. Our year long campaign was named ‘Do More.’

Question 11

Year 21 (2015-2016)

Accepted Answer

A brand new logo was created, and was used until 2020. In addition, the High School Programs team was officially added to our Internal Team. Our year long campaign was named ‘Be The Change.’ In Year 21 we raised a record breaking $1,435,120.32.

Question 12

Year 20 (2014-2015)

Accepted Answer

Dance Marathon at FSU raises a record breaking total of $1,100,645.52, and surpassing the million dollar mark. Pictured above is the 2014-2015 Executive Board. This year was also the beginning of implementing Dance Marathon into local High Schools, as well as the first year of our tradition, Florida Statement.

Question 13

Year 19 (2013-2014)

Accepted Answer

In 2014, past (2007) Executive Director, Vinny Bocchino passed away of a sudden heart attack. Vinny left an immense impact on our organization, hence the Vinny Award was created. Fundraising milestone, “Comma Club” was implemented and is now being used in Dance Marathon’s all across the country. In 2014, we raised $767,125.84.

Question 14

Year 18 (2012-2013)

Accepted Answer

Dance Marathon continued to change pediatric health for the better, this year raising $688,645.88.

Question 15

Year 17 (2011-2012)

Accepted Answer

Celebrating our 17th year, pictured above are dancers in Shift 2 learning the line dance. This year we broke the half million mark, raising $536,207.62

Question 16

Year 16 (2010-2011)

Accepted Answer

This year we continued to break records, raising $482,829.15. In combination with DM at UF, we collectively raised nearly $1Million FTK.

Question 17

Year 15 (2009-2010)

Accepted Answer

This began the very first year of 2 twenty hour shifts. They were originally called “Shift 1” and “Shift 2.” We celebrated our 15 year anniversary and raised a total of $450,118.00.

Question 18

Year 14 (2008-2009)

Accepted Answer

2009 was the last year of a 32 hour marathon. Pictured above is the Executive Board, whose efforts culminated into $378,910.31 raised.

Question 19

Year 13 (2007-2008)

Accepted Answer

Pictured above is the event logo for DM at FSU 2008. This year we made history by raising $410,634.85, topping every year before.

Question 20

Year 12 (2006-2007)

Accepted Answer

Dance Marathon continues to break records, raising $308,192.78 in just one year. The marathon was one shift, that was 32 hours long.

Question 21

Year 11 (2005-2006)

Accepted Answer

In 2006, Dance Marathon at FSU was held in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center for the very first time. We still use the exact same space for our Marathon to this day. In 2006 our efforts culminated to a grand $270,511.25.

Question 22

Year 10 (2004-2005)

Accepted Answer

Celebrating our 10 year anniversary, Dance Marathon at FSU raised a total of $219,945.48 and breaking the $200k mark.

Question 23

Year 9 (2003-2004)

Accepted Answer

DM at FSU continued our partnership with the College of Medicine, giving them $79,711 of our $159,423 total raised.

Question 24

Year 8 (2002-2003)

Accepted Answer

In 2003, the FSU College of Medicine’s Pediatric Outreach Program was added as one of our beneficiaries, in addition to UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. A total of $146,684.25 was raised, and 50% went to each beneficiary.

Question 25

Year 7 (2001-2002)

Accepted Answer

DM at FSU sported our year long campaign “Livin’ it up for the Little Ones.” This year we continued to reach new heights, raising $110,649.76.

Question 26

Year 6 (2000-2001)

Accepted Answer

In our 6th year, we broke the 6 digit mark, raising a record breaking $107,768.55 benefitting UF Health Shands Hospital.

Question 27

Year 5 (1999-2000)

Accepted Answer

The fifth anniversary of DM at FSU was celebrated with a grand total of $84,484.32 raised For The Kids. DM at FSU was then named “Noles4Kids.”

Question 28

Year 4 (1998-1999)

Accepted Answer

Pictured above, participants are learning the 1999 Line Dance, during hour 3 of the 32 hour marathon. This year, students raised $79,659.07, changing many lives.

Question 29

Year 3 (1997-1998)

Accepted Answer

Happening in Tully Gym, Dance Marathon became a tradition at FSU and was something every student wanted to participate in before they graduated. In 1998 we raised $41,029.23 For The Kids.

Question 30

Year 2 (1996-1997)

Accepted Answer

Dance Marathon continues to push enormous boundaries for kids battling pediatric illness and injury, raising $37,021 in just one year.

Question 31

Year 1 (1995-1996)

Accepted Answer

DM at FSU began in 1995 and was held in Tully Gym. $19,001.37 was raised, and the creators of our movement never thought that this tradition would continue for 25 years and grow to our current heights.

Dance Marathon at FSU continues onto another year, gaining more participants and more awareness throughout our student body.

History of DM at FSU