Dance Marathon student leaders earn distinguished awards

Nearly one year ago, students at our Dance Marathon programs were planning another year of incredible fundraising for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. No one predicted how drastically those plans would change.

Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished Leadership Award for DM at FSU Jaelyne Vigoa
Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished Leadership Award for DM at UF Shayna Goldrich
Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished Leadership Award for DM at FSU Taylor Williams
Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished Leadership Award for DM at FAU Daniella Lanes

Despite unimaginable circumstances, Dance Marathon at UF, Dance Marathon at FSU and OwlThon at FAU persevered with inspirational tenacity. All for the kids. This is why we are proud to share that four graduating seniors were awarded the coveted Miracle Network Dance Marathon Distinguished Leader award! Our deepest gratitude and congratulations to Taylor Williams and Jaelyne Vigoa, Florida State University; Daniella Lanes, Florida Atlantic University; and Shayna Goldrich, University of Florida. Thank you for inspiring thousands and passionately supporting our youngest patients.


Year in Review: Local Champion Beckett

January 15 is a special date for Beckett and the Genuardi family. It’s a day where the 8-year-old celebrates all he has overcome and…

2022 CMN Hospitals Champion Beckett wears a white t-shirt while holding a microphone at DM at UF's main event.