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Dance Marathon at UF raises $1.16 million

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students who participated in Dance Marathon at the University of Florida 2013 raised a record-breaking total of $1,169,722 for Children’s Miracle Network at Shands Hospital for Children at the University of Florida. This is the first time ever that the event, held Saturday and Sunday (April…

Spring Swamp Dash – Gettin’ Muddy for the Kids!

Why just run a race when you can climb, jump, crawl and mud your way to pushing the boundaries of your own physical endurance? The Swamp Dash & Bash is the most challenging mud run around, with miles of challenging obstacles, and plenty of mud to push your limits.

Dance Marathon at UF

“We don’t want to grow up, We’re for the Shands kids!” This Peter Pan mentality is not rare on college campuses. However, these words refer to Dance Marathon at the University of Florida’s 18th birthday this spring. The 18th annual DM at UF will be held March…

Dance Marathon at FSU

FSU students enjoying the DM 2010 linedance February 17-19, 2012 will mark the 17th anniversary of Dance Marathon at Florida State University. DM at FSU was one of the founding five Dance Marathons benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In 1996, its humble beginnings started in Tully Gym with approximately 100 dancers…

Celebrity Waiter Night Celebrates an Award-Winning Night

Celebrity Waiter Night raised $217,391.21 for Shands Hospital for Children at the University of Florida on May 16 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium’s Touchdown Terrace. More than 290 people celebrated An Award Winning Night honoring the tremendous support of our sponsors! Named after Senator William A. Shands, the golden…

Human Race brings in money for Shands Jacksonville Bone and Joint Institute

On May 7, the Shands Jacksonville Bone and Joint Institute participated in The Human Race 2011 hosted by HandsOn Jacksonville. This event allows local non-profit agencies the opportunity to participate in the run/walk and raise funds for their organization. Eighteen team members including Shands Jacksonville staff, friends and family members…

Fourth Annual Heroes Gala is a Sell Out

Ashley on stage thanking those who were involved in her rescue and recovery. More than 500 guests joined Shands Jacksonville for the fourth annual A Night for Heroes gala on Jan. 22. Guests enjoyed…