HuskyTHON is a year-long philanthropic effort at the University of Connecticut to raise funds and awareness for Connecticut Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. This effort culminates in an 18-hour dance marathon, where thousands of UConn students come together to dance for those who can’t. HuskyTHON is entirely student-run, led by our Management Team of 32 undergraduate student leaders who work tirelessly to make HuskyTHON better than the year before.

Connecticut Children’s is a freestanding hospital that is dependent on donations and fundraising organizations like HuskyTHON to provide care to the kids that walk through its doors every day. Connecticut Children’s main location is a nationally-recognized, 187-bed, not-for-profit children’s hospital, with additional locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

HuskyTHON donations provide life-saving care and endless support to kids and their families and they endure their toughest battles. Every penny directly benefits Connecticut Children’s and truly makes a difference in countless lives. In 2025, we raised $2,102,853.03 for the hospital and are excited to see what we can do this year!

HuskTHON Kickoff is our first event of the year, where we welcome new and returning participants to campus, and encourage them to get involved in the organization.