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VIDEO: Dance Marathon alum: “I remember it being a lot easier”

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2012 DM: “I had cancer, but I am also here to dance for my friends that died of cancer.”

The Morale Captains in Training finally got their first taste of the lime light. MCT’s and Morale Captains performed under the bright lights for the first of two Morale Dances a little while before participants geared up for  Power Hour — the final hour of Dance Marathon. Morale Captain in Training Regan Hulsig said learning [...]

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VIDEO: Patients graduate from Dance Marathon

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VIDEO: “These kids fight so hard”

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2012 DM: Hawkeye football players mingle with DM children

Twenty hours into Dance Marathon and the Iowa Hawkeye football team arrived. Athletes filled the children’s room, lining up as they chatted with wide-eyed children happy to see them. Hawkeye Quarterback James Vandenberg said Dance Marathon is a great cause. “”We have done this for a couple of years, and we all enjoy it,” Vandenberg [...]

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2012 DM: Seven graduate from Dance Marathon

Yellow graduation caps shot into the air as the Main Lounge exploded with cheers. Seven Dance Marathon kids “graduated” from the organization, meaning they each have been in remission for their fifth consecutive year. These kids are honored during the Forever Families Graduation each year. The youngest graduate is in fourth grade while the oldest [...]

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VIDEO: Young patient shows off his Dance Marathon moves

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VIDEO: Hawkeye football players sign autographs at Dance Marathon

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Women’s tennis dominates Illinois State

The Iowa women’s tennis team dominated the singles portion just shortly after sweeping the doubles matches. In the 1 slot, Sonja Molnar controlled the entire match. Her defense was exceptionally strong throughout and stayed aggressive as she won the match against Illinois State’s top player, Aniko Kiss, in a decisive 6-1,6-1. The 2 slot was [...]

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VIDEO: Dancers shave heads for the kids

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