GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - University of Florida students and other volunteers are raising money by dancing in the 12th annual Dance Marathon.

This fundraising event is for patients and families at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital.

Students were outside the Reitz Union North Lawn dancing for the cause.

This year’s theme is Transform Tuesday, and it lasts for 26 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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People participated in chalking the sidewalk, line dancing, and hearing different stories from families.

One family says they’re using this event to give back.

“Since she was 8 months old, We have gone through different stages here at UF with her and her medical journey. So this is our way of giving back to the hos

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