UA Dance Marathon Raises Over $200K For Children's Of Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama announced on Monday that its annual Dance Marathon raised $201,413 over the past year for Children’s of Alabama.

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The charity initiative — dubbed BAMAthon — is in its 12th year, with UA raising more than $2 million for Children’s of Alabama.

“BAMAthon is an important day for [University of Alabama Dance Marathon (UADM)] as it brings together students from all across campus to fundraise one more day, play games, dance like a kid and celebrate the miracles made at Children’s of Alabama each day,” UADM President Meredith Prescott. “Each year, the total reveal, no matter the amount, represents the passion and love more than a thousand college students have for a purpose bigger than themselves.”

UADM is the university’s largest student group and on-campus philanthropy, which hosts events throughout the year, such as fundraising nights at Tuscaloosa-area restaurants and theme days on campus.

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