HuskyTHON is a year long fundraising effort at the University of Connecticut that raises funds for Connecticut Children's Medical Center. We celebrate the year with an eighteen hour dance marathon over the course of a February weekend.
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.
HuskyTHON 2013 is scheduled for February 16-17, 2013.
Hugh S. Greer Fieldhouse, Storrs, CT 06269
Jail and Bail is run by the fraternity and sorority community to benefit the American Cancer Society.
1990
1997
Jail and Bail ends as a national program. UConn raised approximately $20,000 over the years it ran and was, at the time, the second largest fundraiser in the country for the program.
Husky Midnight Marathon is first introduced and inaugural committee is formed by a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and Delta Chi. Together, they set out to plan a philanthropic dance marathon for the UConn community.
1999
2001
Husky Midnight Marathon gains traction among members of the Greek Community. $15,160 is raised for Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
While founded as a fundraiser within fraternity and sorority life, Husky Midnight Marathon is careful to position itself as a community event. All UConn students are encouraged to participate and a total of $20,592 is raised.
2002
2003
Support from the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life continues as Midnight Marathon is recognized as an official auxiliary group. The OFSL provides advising, partial sponsorship and funding, and other support. Midnight Marathon 2003 raises $17,220.
Husky Midnight Marathon continues to build a strong relationship with Connecticut Children's Medical Center. The organization is recognized as a significant donor for the hospital. 2004 finishes off at $18,047
2004
2005
The name of the event is changed to HuskyTHON to benefit from the connotations of the successful THON at Penn State. HuskyTHON starts to gain traction among the general University community. The event raises $13,000.
$13,000
2005
2006
With growing participation, HuskyTHON moves from the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts to Hugh S. Greer Field House, where it's been held ever since. The event raises $16,000 that year.
2007 Executive Director Jill Calaceto reinforced that all of the money raised directly benefits those children in need. $13,000 is raised.
"This event has been going on at UConn since 2000 and in that time we have raised over $100,000." -Calaceto, Daily Campus
"This event has been going on at UConn since 2000 and in that time we have raised over $100,000." -Calaceto, Daily Campus
2007
2008
Following many years of $15,000 average raising per year, HuskyTHON 2008 sees a 280% increase in fundraising and finishes the year at $56,920. This ushers in a new era of fundraising for HuskyTHON.
More participation. Raises $107,539, a 263% increase over the previous year.
2009
2010
$150,228
HuskyTHON recreates it's identity, moving to a fresh clean look in an effort to stay relevant and represent the strength of the student organization.
2011
2011
Children's Miracle Network becomes Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, and it, too, finds a new brand identity.
A committed Management Team leads the community to raise a record-high $193,000. HuskyTHON becomes Connecticut Children's second largest fundraiser.
2011
2011
HuskyTHON gets a new management team structure, made up of 2 co-exec directors, 6 vice presidents, and 14 directors.
A record number of participants are registered as early as November.
2011
2012
A breakthrough year. $304,375.27 is raised with the help of over 800 dancers.
HuskyTHON officially becomes a top-ten Dance Marathon in the country, and the organization sees another record high number of applicants. 25 are chosen for the 2013 Management Team.
2012
2013
You will help us determine the future.
If you're a student, look in to being a dancer.
If you're a student, look in to being a dancer.
