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Wednesday March 22nd

Carolina for the Kids

UNC Dance Marathon is a yearly fundraising event that requires participants to remain on their feet for 24 hours in a no-sitting, no-sleeping challenge. Since it was founded in 1998, 10,000 students have volunteered to be a part of the event. 13 active committees work all year long to organize and publicize the event.

In 2014, UNC-DM raised $551,595.87 for N.C. Children’s Hospital. With that money, it is providing 13 different grants to kids.

Students dance along with Twin Zim Zumba during the Carolina For The Kids Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Fetzer Hall. The non-profit organization held a 12-hour dance event to raise money for UNC Children's Hospital.

Carolina For The Kids plans for 25th annual dance marathon

By Selena Hernandez | Mar. 1

Later this month, hundreds of students will spend their Saturday dancing for a cause. This year, Carolina For The Kids is celebrating their 25th annual Dance Marathon. CFTK is the largest student-led nonprofit in North Carolina whose purpose is to help with childrens’ medical bills. They help with multiple fees, including meal distributions, pediatric playroom staffing and helping families pay for medical equipment, gas, and electricity bills.

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UNC Cadence A Cappella performs at the UNC Dance Marathon. Carolina For The Kids Foundation hosted the marathon, a no-sitting, no-sleeping event comprised of over 2,000 students who remain standing for 24 hours at Fetzer Gym, on March 22 and March 23, 2019. The event is a culmination of year-long fundraising efforts which raised $440,955.07. The money raised goes toward providing families with financial and emotional assistance at UNC Children's Hospital. Students who attended the marathon watched the basketball game between UNC and Iona, danced, watched musical performances and more. Students participated in the marathon for a various personal reasons, including having their own family members in the hospital or, "seeing how much of an impact we can have on a family," said Jessica Martinson, a junior and biology major.

UNC Dance Marathon raises over $440,000 for UNC Children's Hospital

By Anna Southwell | Mar. 24, 2019

Here's how you can help Carolina for the Kids raise $60,000 in 24 hours

By Raymond Chen | Jan. 28, 2019

Ronald McDonald House celebrates over 30 years in Chapel Hill

By Ares Zerunyan | Jan. 24, 2019

A Carolina for the Kids member plays with a child in UNC Hospitals. Photo courtesy Carolina for the Kids.

CFTK funds grants for improvements at UNC Children's Hospital

By Charlie McGee | Aug. 29, 2017

Carolina for the Kids, a UNC organization dedicated to supporting the families and children of Chapel Hill, raised money to give two specialized grants to UNC Children’s Hospital last month.

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An inside look at UNC's 2017 Dance Marathon that raised $420,000

By Mark Burnett | Mar. 26, 2017

Carolina For the Kids hosted its annual Dance Marathon on Friday and Saturday, following an 18-year tradition. The event raised $420,062.95.

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Ask a Dance Marathon dancer: How do you feel with only one hour left?

By Terrance Hudson | Apr. 3, 2016

UNC Dance Marathon, a 24-hour event sponsored by Carolina For the Kids to raise money for UNC Children's Hospital, took place from 6:30 p.m. Friday to 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

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He’s Not Here returns after 21-day absence

By Ryan Salchert | Mar. 6, 2016

He’s Not Here reopened Friday, and patrons couldn’t help but celebrate.

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Students who participated in the 2015 UNC Dance Marathon celebrate Saturday night in Fetzer Gym after raising $570,561.41 for the patients at North Carolina Children's Hospital.

Carolina For the Kids opens temporary primary care facility on East Franklin

By Anyssa Reddix | Aug. 16, 2015

This summer, Carolina For The Kids checked a goal off its list — opening a new facility for UNC Children’s primary care services.

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Students who participated in the 2015 UNC Dance Marathon celebrate Saturday night in Fetzer Gym after raising $570,561.41 for the patients at North Carolina Children's Hospital.

Carolina for the Kids dances its way to fundraising record

By Katie Reeder | Mar. 23, 2015

Months of planning, recruiting and fundraising culminated with 24 hours of standing — and $570,561 raised for N.C. Children’s Hospital.

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Coffee, sweat and tears: All ‘for the kids’

By Katie Reeder , Heather Caudill and Kristi Walker | Mar. 20, 2015

What does it take to make Dance Marathon happen?

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Carolina For the Kids to raise $25K in 25 hours

By Sarah Thomas | Feb. 24, 2015

Making $25,000 in a year would be impressive for most college kids — but Carolina For The Kids Foundation, the group formerly known as UNC Dance Marathon, will try to raise it in a little more than a day.

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UNC's annual 24-hour standing and dancing Dance Marathon took place on March 21 and 22. The organization ended up raising 551, 595.87 dollars for the patients and families at UNC's Childrens Hospital, passing the half a million mark for the first time in history. Pictured: Jake Ellis plays with moral and kid co-captain Katie Quine.

Carolina For the Kids Foundation clinic won't replace main programs

By Liz Bell | Jan. 6, 2015

Carolina For the Kids, previously known as Dance Marathon, is helping to fund a pediatric clinic run by N.C. Children’s Hospital but is not giving up on its two main programs.

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Courtesy of Breeze Riley

Carolina for the Kids will partner with NC Children's Promise

By Carolyn Ebeling | Nov. 24, 2014

Carolina for the Kids, formerly known as Dance Marathon, announced another big change regarding its future on Saturday — instead of fundraising for the N.C. Children's Hospital as usual, the group will raise money to build a clinic for it.

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UNC's annual 24-hour standing and dancing Dance Marathon took place on March 21 and 22. The organization ended up raising 551, 595.87 dollars for the patients and families at UNC's Childrens Hospital, passing the half a million mark for the first time in history. Pictured: Chancellor Carol Folt takes a "selfie" with the dancers during hour 18.

After recruitment, Dance Marathon enrollment close to record

By Brielle Kronstedt | Nov. 11, 2014

The Pit will see significantly fewer people dressed in grape suits and tutus now that recruitment week for Dance Marathon — the most popular event put on by the recently renamed Carolina For the Kids Foundation — has finished.

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Carolina For the Kids limits overhead costs

By Sam Shaw | Oct. 14, 2014

Carolina For the Kids Foundation, formerly known as Dance Marathon, plays it straight with their fundraising.

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UNC Dance Marathon changes name

By David Doochin | Oct. 14, 2014

UNC Dance Marathon is getting an identity makeover.

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Students danced and stood for 24 hours to raise money for medical, surgical and emotional care of children and families served by North Carolina Children's Hospital. The 24-hour marathon began in Fetzer Gym on Mar. 21, 2014 and continued through Mar. 22.

UNC Dance Marathon raises $550K

By Danny Nett | Mar. 23, 2014

A low crackling of bubble wrap under the aching feet of dancers slowly turned into a roar of balloons popping underfoot as UNC Dance Marathon celebrated the greatest amount of money it has ever raised for North Carolina Children’s Hospital — $551,595.87.

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