UDANCE, hosted at the University of Delaware, is a 12-hour, philanthropic dance marathon dedicated to encouraging diversity, promoting unity in the community, and raising awareness about pediatric AIDS and cancer. UDance is the university’s largest run philanthropy and has donated over $50,000 in three years to support medical research for the families of critically ill children around the world. During the event, thousands of student and faculty participants dance, sing, and perform to raise money for this amazing cause. Dancers stay awake and on their feet for 12 hours in an effort to symbolize both the mental and physical challenges faced by individuals and their families affected by both cancer and AIDS. Musicians, celebrities, and, most importantly, miracle families participate in this exhilarating event to inspire student dancers. UDANCE benefits the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, a world leader in pediatric AIDS research and treatment and The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.