The 2026 Team Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Dance Marathon season has officially come to a close—and what an incredible year it was! Thanks to the passion, dedication, and year-round fundraising efforts of our students, Team Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ raised an astounding $2,417,811.33 for kids treated at University of Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
This total represents a 4.5% increase over last year, and its impact will be felt by patients and families across Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ. From critical medical care to family-centered programs and support services, these funds help ensure kids receive the specialized care they need, when they need it most.
We are incredibly proud of each collegiate program and their commitment to the mission:
This year, we are also excited to recognize our top 205 individual fundraisers across Team Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Dance Marathon programs. This number was intentionally chosen to reflect the 205 patient beds at Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Together, these students raised an incredible $721,815.77, directly supporting patients and families from every county across the state of Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ.
Five of our thirteen collegiate programs were represented among the top fundraisers:


We’d also like to celebrate the top fundraiser from each of these programs. Collectively, these five student leaders raised an impressive $48,216.22:
To every participant, donor, student leader, sponsor, campus partner, student organization, and miracle family—thank you. Your support, passion, and dedication made the 2026 Team Âé¶¹ÆÆ½â°æ Dance Marathon season an overwhelming success. Together, you are making a lasting difference for the kiddos and families we are honored to serve.