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Frequently Asked questions
Q: WHERE DO DONATIONS GO? WHAT DOES TERP THON RAISE MONEY FOR?
A: Terp Thon raises money for Children's National Hospital, the premier provider of pediatric services in the Washington, D.C., metro area. In fact, Children’s National Hospital is ranked as one of the nation’s top ten children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, tied for #1 children's hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region, and is Magnet®-designated for excellence in nursing. All donations go directly to the hospital and can go towards many expenses not covered by insurance such as Art and Music Therapy, Child Life Specialists, diapers, and wheelchairs. Donations can also provide support services and helps hospitals and other health care facilities purchase important equipment like emergency pediatric resuscitation carts and specialized hearing equipment.
Q: WHAT IS DANCE MARATHON?
A: Dance Marathon is Terp Thon's largest event of the year and is a tradition at the University of Maryland! Our Dance Marathon is held annually in March, where we invite our campus, surrounding community, Miracle Families, Hospital Staff, Sponsors and Supporters to come together and celebrate in a 8 hour long event that showcases our cause and creates new connections!
Q: WHERE DO I REGISTER FOR DANCE MARATHON?
A: Registration for Dance Marathon 2027 is now open! Register using this link: https://events.dancemarathon.com/TT27
Q: DO I HAVE TO BE A PART OF TERP THON'S PLANNING TEAM (TTPT) TO COME TO EVENTS?
A: Nope, everyone is welcome to come to our events!
Q: HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE INVOLVED IN TERP THON?
A: During our 2025-2026 school year, we had over 560 registered participants, including our amazing Terp Thon Alumni Network and our Internal Team (TTPT) of around 130 students! Our Executive Board and Internal Team is in charge of planning each event, organizing funds and campaigns, creating visuals, working with different members of our community and so much more!
Q: WHAT KIND OF EVENTS DOES TERP THON HOST?
A: The largest event we hold is our annual Dance Marathon where our team and community unite together to celebrate and spread awareness for the past and present patients and families at Children's National Hospital! Throughout the rest of the school year, we hold many other events such as Fall Fest, Color Run, a Golf Tournament, Get The Scoop, Day of Miracles, game nights, and so much more!
Q: IF MY HIGH SCHOOL WANTS TO GET INVOLVED, WHO CAN I CONTACT?
A: You can contact our Community Partnerships Chair, Haley Sacon, at ttdancemarathonrelations@gmail.com.