What is Mavathon?
Dance Marathon is a student-led organization that raises funds and awareness throughout the year for sick and injured kids treated through the Children’s Miracle Network.
Mavathon has been a long-standing tradition on our campus since the 1980s and ’90s and faded away in the 2000s but started back up in 2011.
Students and organizations join our campus-wide movement by registering and creating fundraising pages, participating in events on campus, and asking friends and family members for donations. Our year culminates at our annual Dance Marathon event, where we connect with and honor patient families, play games, enjoy entertainment, fundraise, and reveal our annual fundraising total – all in support of kids at our local children’s hospital.
What is Children’s Miracle Network and why should you care?
Children’s Miracle Network Hospital helps provide care to millions of patients annually for every injury, illness, and disease imaginable. Since its founding in 1983, CMN has raised more than $5 billion to support research and uncompensated healthcare provided to kids in need.
The Miracle Balloon has become the symbol of hope and healing for children across North America. With more than 170 top and nonprofit member hospitals, CMN touches the lives of more kids and their families than any other children’s charity.
Contributions to Gillette provide help to families who may not be able to afford the healthcare their children need. Funds also support research and services, or medical equipment not covered by insurance providers. The funds that we raise help to provide support for Minnesotans who may need Gillette’s help.
Goals and Incentives for Joining
Fundraising team goals: Members of 19 or less members = $500, 20 – 39 = $1,000, and 40+ members = $2,000
Awards: highest team total, the highest individual total raised through all teams or RSOs, most creative fundraising event, highest team average raised per member
For “award winners” they earn tickets into the big Mavathon celebration event held at the end of the spring semester. (If they meet the set goals) at the party, they will get a free pizza, drinks, a t-shirt, etc.
How to get your team signed up for Donor Drive:
HERE IS THE LINK to sign up for the donor drive for Mavathon, each member that wants to be on the team MUST register and pay the $15 registration fee. http://cmnh.co/mavathon22
Once a team is created, other members of your RSO will need to make sure they join your team, which they can do through the same link. You can also text “Mavathon22” to 51555
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to be a dancer?
- No! The key to the event is being on your feet for the duration of it. We stand and dance for those who can’t.
- What if I don’t have a team to join?
- No problem! Individuals are welcome and celebrated at the event. Teams can also range from 2 to an unlimited number of people.
- What if my friends or family want to make contributions by cash/check?
- Totally welcome! Cash or check donations can be turned into the Mavathon Presidents. Checks should be made out to MSU Dance Marathon.
- How can I be involved in the planning of the Dance Marathon?
- We are always looking for more people to be more involved! Reach out to either of the presidents and they can help find a great leadership opportunity for you! We have positions that are vacant, and positions are always looking for those who want to help!
After Mavathon finishes Student Events Team will be hosting laser tag. There will be more information to come for this event.
