Raise Them Up
In 1999, a movement began at the University of Connecticut that united thousands fighting for the same cause: For The Kids. Over the years, HuskyTHON has evolved, yet our mission has remained the same. As we enter our 20th year, we look back on the millions of moments that have culminated to create millions of miracles. In our past, present, and future we have and will continue to Raise Them Up.
Our community is committed to raising up the kids and families at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, along with the doctors, nurses and staff who work tirelessly to provide outstanding care. Through the years, we’ve raised up countless students as we have come together to prove there are strength in numbers. In February, we will once again ban together to raise up our total, revealing the millions of possibilities that lie ahead.
This year, we will come back stronger and push the limits of what we thought was even possible. We will take our expectations, and Raise Them Up, because we won’t stop until every single kid has the opportunity to live a happy and healthy life.
As vital members of our community, we turn to you. What will you do to Raise Them Up?
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 Medical Center, we believe in giving children the care they deserve.
Our Family
From 2000 to 2018, HuskyTHON has grown from making $13,878 in 18 hours to well over a million dollars! This is all possible through active planning and fundraising throughout the year. The amazing growth 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!
Together, we can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
Our Impact
HuskyTHON 2018 raised a total of $1,021,485.37 for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is a nationally recognized, 187-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.
Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. HuskyTHON is one of those moments.
Help Us Break Last Year’s Record
Dancers
Dollars raised
Volunteers
– Upcoming Events –
Toy Drive
January 6th – January 25th
Did you know 2019 marks HuskyTHON’s 20th birthday? This year for our birthday we’re asking for donations to our Toy Drive for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. You can donate toys through our wish lists at Amazon or Walmart. Additionally, we will be accepting in person donations in the HuskyTHON office the first week of spring semester. Make all of our birthday wishes come true through these links!
Color Wars 2019
February 4th – February 15th
Join us for a fun, friendly Color Wars competition within the HuskyTHON community from 2/4-2/15! Each day of the week there will be activities and tasks that you can do to earn your team Color Points.
Click HERE for more information.
ZumbaTHON
Sunday, February 10th at 1 PM – 4 PM
UConn Rec and HuskyTHON are bringing ZumbaTHON back to the Field House on Sunday, February 10th! The event will benefit HuskyTHON 2019, raising money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Pre-Registration: $5 directly to your Donor Drive account
Walk-Up Registration: $10 cash or card
Our Tiny Dancers
Each year, patients and families from Connecticut Children’s attend HuskyTHON. Parents describe it as the one day that their child is able to “just be a kid.” It is truly an honor to dance alongside these brave little warriors, as they have fought battles harder than we can imagine. They inspire us all every day to live life to the absolute fullest. Our patient families’ shared their favorite HuskyTHON memories with us, and we would like to share a few with you.
HuskyTHON asked: If you had three wishes, what would they be?
“1: No kids could get cancer or need to suffer 2: To be a surgeon to help kids like my doctor helped me 3: To go to UConn and be a HuskyTHON girl and be on the UConn Dance Team and softball team”
– Charlotte
HuskyTHON asked: What is something you are proud of, and what is your favorite part of HuskyTHON?
“Making high honors, and the inflatables and competing with the college guys in the gym.”
– David
“As a parent, our favorite part was seeing and talking with other families from CCMC outside of the hospital setting and in such a positive and happy event. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing we are celebrating with other families who understand the obstacles we’ve faced that most people around us have been lucky enough to never have to. It’s a very inspiring day. Everyday of our lives with Kiley, (and Allie), feels as exciting as the moment we walked into the gym last year and heard all the college kids cheering because we know life with our kids is never to be taken for granted – it’s so nice to celebrate that feeling with everyone at HuskyTHON! In addition, Kiley fought long and hard for every day that she gets to spend enjoying life, and sometimes the reality of just how hard she fought gets lost in the daily shuffle. It feels amazing to see her being able to acknowledge that.” -Emily, Mother to Kiley
HuskyTHON 2019
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Saturday, February 23rd – Sunday, February 24th
