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A mini marathon for the kids

Liberty High students raise money for kids with cancer through their own version of UI’s Dance Marathon

Feb. 15, 2026 6:41 pm

Morale captains take the stage to lead marathon dancers during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This is the ninth year for the mini dance marathon modeled after the one at the University of Iowa. The noon to 4pm event featured inspirational speakers and visits from cancer survivors as well as dance games., (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Morale captains take the stage to lead marathon dancers Sunday during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty. This was the ninth year for the mini dance marathon modeled after the one at the University of Iowa, which raises money for children with cancer. The event, which ran from noon to 4 p.m., featured inspirational speakers and visits from cancer survivors as well as dance games. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Dance marathoners greet Cora Theiler, 9, along with her mother Carly, father Mikes, brother Leo, 7, and other brother Nolan, 10, (not shown) during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This is the ninth year for the mini dance marathon modeled after the one at the University of Iowa. The noon to 4pm event featured inspirational speakers and visits from cancer survivors as well as dance games., (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Dance marathoners greet Cora Theiler, 9, along with her mother Carly, father Mike, brother Leo, 7, and other brother Nolan, 10, (not shown) during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Liberty junior Izzy Allen dances with other dance marathoners during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This is the ninth year for the mini dance marathon modeled after the one at the University of Iowa. The noon to 4pm event featured inspirational speakers and visits from cancer survivors as well as dance games., (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Liberty junior Izzy Allen dances with other dance marathoners during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon on Sunday at Liberty High School in North Liberty. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Liberty senior Sydney Manthey (center) dances on the stage during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This is the ninth year for the mini dance marathon modeled after the one at the University of Iowa. The noon to 4pm event featured inspirational speakers and visits from cancer survivors as well as dance games., (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Liberty senior Sydney Manthey (center) dances on the stage during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Liberty sophomore Elsie Bisgard dances on the stage during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This is the ninth year for the mini dance marathon modeled after the one at the University of Iowa. The noon to 4pm event featured inspirational speakers and visits from cancer survivors as well as dance games., (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Liberty sophomore Elsie Bisgard dances on the stage during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Dancers are silhouetted against a sign during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty, Iowa, on Sunday, February 15, 2026. This is the ninth year for the mini dance marathon modeled after the one at the University of Iowa. The noon to 4pm event featured inspirational speakers and visits from cancer survivors as well as dance games., (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) — Dancers are silhouetted against a sign during the Difference Makers For the Kids Dance Marathon at Liberty High School in North Liberty. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

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