Join DM at FSU for our last Fundraising Push before the Marathon!
This message has been approved by Dr. Felicia Williams, Director of Student Engagement, for distribution to students.
Dance Marathon at FSU is thrilled to announce our upcoming spring fundraising push: Leave Your Legacy 2026! As we approach our main event, we invite the entire FSU campus to unite and celebrate the past, present, and future of our movement.
The Theme: Past, Present, and Future
This year, our theme is past, present, and future. We are honoring 31 years of DM at FSU by reflecting on our history and looking forward to the future of pediatric care. Your support during this push directly impacts our local beneficiaries: UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital and the FSU College of Medicine.
- The Past: Honoring our Legacy/Alumni and the long-standing impact on TMH.
- The Present: Supporting the completion of Unit 44 and the X-Ray Suite.
- The Future: Looking ahead to progress in Unit 45 and the continued growth of our programs.
Leave Your Legacy: Full Event Timeline
Join us for two days of programming, challenges, and celebrations!
Tuesday, February 3rd
- 12:00 PM: Push Starts! Join us at the Integration Statue & Legacy Walk for donuts, button making, bracelets, and scrapbooking.
- 2:00 – 3:00 PM: POWER HOUR!
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM: GONG ON TOUR! The DM Gong is moving, catch us around campus to celebrate your milestones.
- Garnet Tour will be stopping at:
- Sigma Delta Tau, Gamma Phi Beta, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Wescott
- Gold Tour will be stopping at:
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Zeta Tau Alpha, Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Gamma Delta, and Wescott
- Garnet Tour will be stopping at:
- 7:30 – 9:30 PM: Night Programming: FTKaraoke, senior activities, and a lip sync battle!
Wednesday, February 4th
- 10:00 AM: Tabling in the Union Ballroom.
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Dosie Doe’s hour at the Union.
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM: POWER HOUR!
- 5:30 PM: MINI MARATHON begins at the Union Ballrooms! Enjoy DJ sets, games, and beneficiary visits.
- 8:30 PM: Comma Club Ceremony.
- 9:00 PM: THE REVEAL! Join us in the Union Ballrooms to see our final fundraising total
Share-It Opportunities
Come and support DMFSU through our two share-it opportunities! Mention DMFSU at checkout or use the online code to ensure a portion of your meal goes toward our total.
- Blaze Pizza: Tuesday, 2/3 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
- Chick-Fil-A: Wednesday, 2/4 ALL DAY! (Online code: LYL2026)
Exclusive Merch
Grab our limited edition Leave Your Legacy crewnecks! They will be available for sale at the event in Navy, Garnet, and Grey.
How can YOU get involved?
- Donate: Every dollar brings us closer to our goal!
- Fundraise: Reach out to friends and family to help us reach our final reveal total.
- Attend: Come to the Union Ballrooms on Wednesday night to experience the magic of the Mini Marathon!
We can't wait to see the legacy YOU leave!