LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky’s annual DanceBlue Marathon began on Saturday night and lasted all day on Sunday. It’s a fun event for participants and it’s for a good cause.

What You Need To Know

  • The University of Kentucky's annual DanceBlue Marathon took place over the weekend

  • It's a 24-hour event where participants dance and stand for a good cause

  • UK students who participated had to raise over $400 to be able to take part in the marathon

  • The money that's raised goes towards supporting children with cancer

Over 1,000 UK students danced and stood for 24 hours at Rupp Arena.

 “It really is inspiring to see so many like-minded college students who are here and are passionately supporting the cause that you care so much about,” said Caroline Sumner, the chair of DanceBlue 2024.

The students had to raise over $400 to participate in the event.

“We did a lot of Instagram posts, reaching out to family and friends on Facebook and Instagram,” said Sutton Miller, a participant. “Just reaching out to anybody and then getting those donations in.”

The money goes toward supporting patients at the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic.

The marathons have raised over $20 million since 2006.

“It’s not just, you know, kids standing on the floor and raising money, you know, we’re trying to change and save lives and help kids around Kentucky,” said Luke Karem, the public relations coordinator for DanceBlue 2024.

The marathon lasted until 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Donations for this weekend’s marathon are closed, but donations towards next year’s event can be made here.

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