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Dance Marathon Coming to Rice University!

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This year, theMiracle Network Dance Marathon movement is laying the foundation for a new Dance Marathon program at Rice University!

We’re looking for student leaders who are ready to change kids’ health to change the future and help raise funds and awareness for Texas Children’s Hospital, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital treating children families from Houston and beyond. 

What is Miracle Network Dance Marathon?

A National Movement, with Local Impact: 

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A Leadership Opportunity: 

Dance Marathon empowers students to become leaders and make a difference in the world. Involvement provides students with a hands-on service-learning experience that develops a sense of community, bringing students and organizations together from all across campus. Check out our Instagram to learn more about the student experience within Dance Marathon. 

Our Cause:

Rice University Dance Marathon will be supporting Texas Children’s Hospital, the local CMN Hospital in Houston, Texas. Texas Children’s is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community by leading in patient care, education and research. We are proud to be consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the top children’s hospitals in the nation. Since the hospital opened in 1954, it has been committed to growth and progress in all aspects of pediatric care.

By getting involved in Rice University Dance Marathon, you’re joining hundreds of thousands of students across North America who are a part of this generation, fighting for the next and helping to save kids’ lives in your local community. 

Connect With Us!

Follow Rice University Dance Marathon on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about Dance Marathon and get the latest updates on how you can support our cause.  

If you have questions or want to connect with our team, you can also e-mail us at riceudancemarathon@gmail.com. 

How to Learn More and Get Involved

Throughout August and September 2020, CMN Hospitals staff members will be promoting opportunities for involvement with the new Rice University Dance Marathon student organization. There will be opportunities to join virtual interest sessions, participate in leadership roles and development, volunteer, and more!

Updates and information regarding upcoming opportunities can be found through RUDM’s social channels, linked above.

We are also providing the opportunity to virtually visit student organization meetings to spread the word about Dance Marathon. If you would like organization representatives to attend your organization’s meeting, reach out to riceudancemarathon@gmail.com.


Miracle Network Dance Marathon is an international movement, involving over 400 colleges, universities and K-12 schools across North America that fundraise for their local  Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since its inception in 1991, Miracle Network Dance Marathon has raised more than $250 million–ensuring that no child or family fights pediatric illness or injury alone. 

Learn more about Miracle Network Dance Marathon: 

Facebook – Instagram – Website – Blog – YouTube