Our Purpose
HuskyTHON is a year-long philanthropic effort at the University of Connecticut to raise funds and awareness for Connecticut Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. This effort culminates in an 18-hour dance marathon, where thousands of UConn students come together to dance for those who can’t. HuskyTHON is entirely student-run, led by our Management Team of 32 undergraduate student leaders who work tirelessly to make HuskyTHON better than the year before.
HuskyTHON is one of the top 10 dance marathons in the country and is the largest Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon in the Northeast. Over the past 26 years, HuskyTHON has raised over $15M, making it the largest third-party fundraiser for Connecticut Children’s.
In 2026, it is our goal to make HuskyTHON the event those amazing patient families deserve!
What do you put Above All Else
Click on the above image to view our Campaign Release Video for HuskyTHON 2026, Above All Else.
This year’s campaign is the mindset that defines the HuskyTHON community. Year after year, our participants rise above the noise, the doubt, the limits. They do what many would consider impossible. They raise record-breaking funds, make endless miracles, and ignite meaningful change for children and families they’ve never even met. They give their time, energy, and hearts not for recognition, but because they believe in something bigger than themselves, something worth climbing toward.
To be a part of HuskyTHON is to choose selflessness. It means staying up late to plan fundraisers, waking up early to spread awareness, and constantly asking, “What more can I do?” They know that every dollar raised is a step upward. Every story shared lifts someone higher. Every connection made helps carry a child closer to hope. They don’t just walk the extra mile, they ascend it.
The concept of this year’s campaign stems from the idea that there are choices to make in life.
You can shoot for the stars, go beyond limits, and push yourself further than you’ve ever imagined.
You can find the moments to build yourself up, staying grounded in what’s right in front of you.
You can go with the flow of the tide to see where the current takes you.
Or you can take the high road, you can rise up, taking a birds eye view of the world around you, deciding what truly is of utmost importance.
So now, with our eyes on the clouds and hearts set on a brighter sky we ask you to decide what do you put,
Above All Else?
Against All Odds, Huskython 2025:
Participants
Dollars raised
Donations
Our Vision
From humble beginnings, we’ve grown to become the largest student-run philanthropy in the state. We’re proud of that, but our work is far from over. For as long as kids need hospitals, we’ll be around supporting them. And while our efforts are always changing and improving, our core purpose remains the same:
Together with Connecticut Children’s, we believe in giving children the care they deserve.
Our Family
From 1999 to 2025, HuskyTHON has grown from making $13,878 to over 2.1 million dollars! This is all possible through active planning and fundraising throughout the year. The amazing growth and success of HuskyTHON could not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our student-run Management Team, committee members, and all of our participants!
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
Our Impact
HuskyTHON 2025 raised a total of $2,102,853.03 for Connecticut Children’s. Connecticut Children’s is a nationally recognized, 205-bed non-profit children’s hospital serving as the primary teaching hospital for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. The money raised by HuskyTHON helps them continue their mission of giving kids the care they deserve.