Host an unforgettable party with a purpose that fuses dancing, games, music, and fun into one philanthropic experience – all while supporting sick kids treated at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh! Dance Marathon is a student-led fundraiser that supports patients at your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, UPMC Children's Hospital. Renowned for its outstanding clinical services, research programs and medical education, UPMC Children's has helped establish the standards of excellence in pediatric care. Click here to learn more Nationwide, Miracle Network Dance Marathon involves students at more than 350 schools – all raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. These students spend a year learning invaluable leadership and life skills while raising funds and awareness for kids and families experiencing pediatric illness. More students participate in Miracle Network Dance Marathon than any other student-led philanthropy in the United States. Since its founding, this nationwide movement has raised more than $135 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Anyone can host a Dance Marathon. Whether an elementary school, middle school, high school, college/university, or a community group - this program can work for you!