Purdue University Dance Marathon (PUDM) Information

Purdue University Dance Marathon is the largest student Organization on Purdue’s Campus, and one of the largest student organizations in the Midwest. Approximately 2,100 students participate in PUDM each year, with over 10,000 students directly involved in the past 5 years. In 2020, PUDM celebrated its 17th marathon by raising $771,158.23. Since our founding, PUDM has raised over 9.7 million dollars for Riley Hospital for Children, the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital located in Indianapolis. Children’s Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for children’s hospitals. In 2013 for the first time, PUDM raised one million dollars for CMN, joining the ranks of only 8 other dance marathons in the country. PUDM is dedicated to its mission of raising funds and awareness for Riley Hospital while building student leaders. It operates on the values of bold, authentic, magnetic, community, and commitment, and hope.