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Two-year-old twin, Dance Marathon patient combats cancer
Bethanie Johnson and twin sister Marleigh make for a rambunctious set of “terrible twos.” They pitter-patter through puddles, bang household pots and pants, and color outside the lines — all while sporting an impish grin.
UI Dance Marathon Morale Captains in Training learn leadership early
Waiting in a sort of limbo between the little kids and the college-age captains and dancers are Dance Marathon’s teenagers, who might feel a bit out of place at the 24-hour “Big Event.”
Dance Marathon patient singing on her tiptoes following cancer recovery
A 15 percent chance of survival. That is what Lauren Ballard’s doctors told her parents after her second relapse in 2011.
Dance Marathon 2-year-old's fight with cancer inspires hope
Technically, she has acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer. But at only 2 years old, she fights with a fire that gives hope to those around her.
Former contestant of 'The Voice' to headline UI Dance Marathon Big Event
Jamie Lono, a former contestant on “The Voice,” will headline the University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon event on Friday.
'Dancing in our hearts' family remembers son 14 years after losing cancer battle
Tears start to form as Tracy Koranda recounts her son’s funeral on a sunny day in December 1998.
Dance Marathon families use variety in fundraising
From the lush trimmed greens of a golf course to natural skin products to the pinnacle of family traditions — a cookbook — Dance Marathon families demonstrate that it’s not only students clad with green T-shirts raising money.
DJs of UI Dance Marathon bring tradition and enthusiasm to the stage
Hands flailing in the air, flashing lights dancing through the room, a mass of dancers thumping in rhythm to the pulsating music — the Dance Marathon DJs see it all.
UI alum brings photo booth to Dance Marathon
Eight years after her first year dancing, Courtney Cook is becoming involved in the University of Iowa Dance Marathon once again. This time, however, she’s bringing a photo booth with her.
Mount Pleasant senior, former Dance Marathon kid hits the mat after leukemia battle
While the mental aspect of wrestling challenges others, Dillyn uses his medical history to his advantage.
Iowa City businesses giving back 'For The Kids'
The University of Iowa Dance Marathon has raised more than $11.2 million since 1995.
