Indiana University Indianapolis Dance Marathon, commonly known as Jagathon, is a dance marathon that takes place every spring on campus with the purpose of raising both funds and awareness for pediatric research.
Jagathon is a 365-day commitment to raising money for Riley Hospital for Children. In 2020, we raised our highest toal of $607,870.25 for the kids.
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | $2000.00 |
| 2002-2003 | $3,957.61 |
| 2003-2004 | $8,418.16 |
| 2004-2005 | $12,455.55 |
| 2005-2006 | $9,407.22 |
| 2006-2007 | $5,351.51 |
| 2007-2008 | $12,002.92 |
| 2008-2009 | $12,002.92 |
| 2009-2010 | $8,411.22 |
| 2010-2011 | $11,213.91 |
| 2011-2012 | $13,511.00 |
| 2012-2013 | $28,271.22 |
| 2013-2014 | $50,721.43 |
| 2014-2015 | $100,944.78 |
| 2015-2016 | $140,049.94 |
| 2016-2017 | $351,430.22 |
| 2017-2018 | $501,371.24 |
| 2018-2019 | $605,178.24 |
| 2019-2020 | $607,870.25 |
| 2020-2021 | $363,702.25 |
| 2021-2022 | $364,069.25 |
| 2022-2023 | $310,140.54 |
| Total | $3,522,481.38 |
As one of the country's top children's miracle network hospitals, Riley Hospital for Children strives to provide the most advanced care and premier pediatric research in the nation. They provide comprehensive children's care–from the routine to the most complex–in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.
They are nationally ranked by the U.S. News & World Report. Riley brings the highest level of care to children across Indiana with the most innovative treatments and the latest technology. Pioneering new programs and treatment options brings confidence in the level of expertise and experience each child receives every day at Riley.
Today, healthcare is about more than diagnosing and treating problems. At Riley Hospital for Children, they know that the most effective pediatric care arises from a partnership between patients, families, and clinicians. Riley Children's Health became one of the first hospitals to embrace what is now known as Patient and Family Centered Care. They are committed to a set of patient and family rights, which means family members are regarded as partners in care. Children are treated with compassion and respect.
At Riley, they are proud to have helped pioneer an approach that recognizes the important role that families can play in improving children’s health.
Children’s Miracle Network Hosptials (CMNH) is a non-profit organization comprised of over 170 premier children’s hospitals across the US and Canada. Some things you should know about CMNH:
Every year, CMNH treat 17 million children for every disease and injury imaginable, making them the most impactful children’s organization in the world.
CMNH’s dollars stay local and help benefit children and families treated at Riley Hospital for Children.
These funds are used for pediatric research and patient enhancements such as entertainment systems at the bedside, books, and games. All of this is to create a home within the hospital for each child and family.
As you can see, CMNH helps create a more comfortable experience at the hospitals. Learn more about CMNH.
