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Carolina For The Kids plans for 25th annual dance marathon

By Selena Hernandez | March 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 ...

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

By Anna Southwell | March 24

UNC Dance Marathon beat its 2018 total, raising over $440,000 for patients at UNC Children's Hospital.

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

By Raymond Chen | January 28

Carolina For The Kids is planning exciting events to meet their goal to raise $60,000 in a 24-hour period between Feb. 11 and Feb. 12.

Ronald McDonald House celebrates over 30 years in Chapel Hill

By Ares Zerunyan | January 24

The Ronald McDonald House has been a saving grace for several families who have been displaced by their child's illness or injury, and students at UNC ...

Carolina For The Kids celebrates 20th year of Dance Marathon

By Grace Little | March 21

The annual 24-hour no-sleeping, no-sitting Dance Marathon is the culmination of a yearlong effort by Carolina For The Kids to raise money to support families ...

Two young runners sprint away from the starting line and lead the pack of runners during the Carolina for the Kids annual 5K and Fun Run on Sunday.

CFTK races to donate money to UNC children's hospital

By Hannah McClellan | October 15

Bright and early on Sunday morning, Tar Heels of all ages gathered around the Old Well to run the sixth annual Kilometers For The Kids race. 

CFTK funds grants for improvements at UNC Children's Hospital

By Charlie McGee | August 29

 Carolina for the Kids, a UNC organization dedicated to supporting the families and children of Chapel Hill, raised money to give two specialized ...

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

By Mark Burnett | March 26

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

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

By Terrance Hudson | April 3

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 ...

He’s Not Here returns after 21-day absence

By Ryan Salchert | March 6

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

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 | August 16

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

Carolina for the Kids dances its way to fundraising record

By Katie Reeder | March 23

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

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

By Katie Reeder , Heather Caudill and Kristi Walker | March 20

What does it take to make Dance Marathon happen?

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

By Sarah Thomas | February 24

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, ...

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 | January 6

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 ...

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

By Carolyn Ebeling | November 24

Carolina for the Kids, formerly known as Dance Marathon, announced another big change regarding its future on Saturday — instead of fundraising for ...

After recruitment, Dance Marathon enrollment close to record

By Brielle Kronstedt | November 11

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 ...

Carolina For the Kids limits overhead costs

By Sam Shaw | October 14

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

UNC Dance Marathon changes name

By David Doochin | October 14

UNC Dance Marathon is getting an identity makeover.

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 | March 23

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 ...