IUDM raises over 3.2 million dollars for Riley Children’s Hospital

IUDM-photo — The IUDM Accounting Committee reveals the $3.23 million total at the end of 36-hours. (Indiana University Dance Marathon)

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (IUSTV News) - IU Dance Marathon raised a total of $3.23 million over 36 hours this past weekend at the Tennis Center.

From 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Sunday, members danced, sang, played games, and fundraised for Riley's Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.

Featured events included stories from Riley kids, local country artist Hank Ruff, and singer-songwriter Christian French.

During the marathon, they hit the $50 million mark in dollars raised since they were founded 32 years ago.

IUDM is the second-largest student-run philanthropy in the country.

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