Make a Difference on Child Health Day 2023
On October 2, 2023, thousands of Dance Marathon participants and community members will unite and rally together for local kids. Don’t miss out on the chance to change kids’ health to change the future!
Child Health Day 2023 Challenges
There are THREE opportunities for individuals to win big on Child Health Day 2023 and TWO opportunities for programs to compete and win as a group!
Top Fundraising Participants
The Top 10 participants across the network will receive a match of their Child Health Day personal fundraising efforts up to $1,000 on their fundraising page.
See leaderboard updates below.
Exclusive Merch!
Fundraise $300 from 10/2 to 10/6 to unlock an exclusive Dance Marathon t-shirt.

Most Creative Fundraising Ask
10 participants across the network with the most creative fundraising asks on Child Health Day will receive $100 to their fundraising page. Submit yours today!
Fundraising High Value Actions
The top Dance Marathon program in each tier with the highest percentage of participants utilizing High Value Actions will win. High value actions are: DonorDrive mobile app login, creating a Facebook Fundraiser, setting up milestones, creating incentives, and customizing their DonorDrive page.
See leaderboard updates below.
Fundraising Average
The 3 Dance Marathon programs that have the highest fundraising average per registered participant on Child Health Day will win!
See leaderboard updates below.
Last Updated: 9:30AM ET
Challenge WINNERS!!
Congratulations to these top twenty participants on your incredible Child Health Day fundraising!
The top 10 participants will have $1,000 added to their fundraising page.
Marigold Helvey, Westside High School
Helen Conn, Leon High School
Avery Kerr, Purdue University
Abby Cartwright, Westside High School
Eliana Goodman, Washington University
Grace Kennedy, College of Charleston
Ashna Patel, University of South Carolina
Anne Goralczyk, Saint Mary's College
Sammi Rudner, West Chester University
Hayley Dunn, University of South Carolina
Maddie Thorn, University of North Texas
Cassedy Conn, University of Pittsburgh
Cecilia Mann, Indiana University
Rachel Praus, University of Connecticut
Jami Tomcyzk, Drexel University
Anthea Zander, University of Nevada, Reno
Peyton Carron, University of Connecticut
Isabella Szluk, University of San Diego
Sarah Hauser, Purdue University
High Value Action Challenge WINNERS!
*Only first place challenge winners will receive rewards
Tier 5 ($400k+)
1. University of South Carolina Dance Marathon
2. Indiana University Dance Marathon
3. Dance Marathon at the University of Florida
Tier 4 ($200k - $399k)
1. Pitt Dance Marathon
2. Auburn University Dance Marathon
3. Indiana University - Purdue University Indianaoplis
Tier 3 ($50k - $199k)
1. Saint Mary's College Dance Marathon
2. Fontbonne University - GriffinTHON
3. Quinnipiac University - QTHON
Tier 2 ($20k - $49k)
1. University of North Georgia - Miracle UNG
2. Tulane University Dance Marathon, WaveThon
3. University of North Texas - Eaglethon
Tier 1 (New - $19k)
1. University of Hawaii - Alohathon
2. Grand View Dance Marathon
3. Marquette University Dance Marathon
High Schools
1. White River Valley High School Dance Marathon
2. Boone High School - Bravethon
3. Windermere High School Dance Marathon