The Indiana University Dance Marathon, commonly known as IU Dance Marathon or IUDM, is a 36-hour Dance Marathon that takes place every November at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, United States with the purpose of raising both funding and awareness for pediatric care. In 1991, student Jill Stewart started IU Dance Marathon in honor of her friend, Ryan White, who died from AIDS the year before. Since then, IUDM has raised over $40 million for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN, including $4,257,143.23 during the 2019 marathon. The 2020 Indiana University Dance Marathon will take place November 6th through November 8th.
