Eaglethon

Eaglethon at UNT is a unique and exciting tradition dedicated to raising awareness and funds to serve the families of Cook Children's and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, while engaging students and the community to create Leaders, Dancers, and MIRACLES! Join the movement and help us change kids' health, change the future!

Eaglethon 2024
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Eaglethon 2023
eaglethon participants smiling
Eaglethon 2022
eaglethon $47,606 sign

About

Eaglethon is a year-long fundraising program that ends with the main event, a 6-hour long dance and activities to celebrate the children helped by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals each year. Some of the Cook Children's families participate in the event, and we highlight the kids to the fullest!

Make Miracles

On "The BIG Day", Miracle Makers (Participants) remain active by dancing, standing or participating in various activities for the full 6 hours! Live entertainment and a DJ help pass the time, along with performances by local bands and university dancing and singing groups, and appearances from some UNT favorites!
Many children and families give speeches about their struggles and the successes they have found because of the amazing hospital service.

Join a Committee

Join us in the Fall for our weekly committee meetings! Committee meetings will be held every Thursday from 5-6 pm in the Business Leadership Building room 075, starting on September 7th! Please complete our interest form to learn more and stay up to date on upcoming events!

Eaglethon's success relies on the passionate members who help with event planning and execution, fundraising, recruitment, and other programming throughout the year leading up to the main event.
You can help with Dancer Relations as a Team Liaison, be a part of the event planning, help fundraising and sponsorship efforts, or help maintain the energy and optimism during the year on the Morale Team.

Kids Can't Wait

Eaglethon is all about having fun, but we're also about raising money to benefit the kids at Cook Children's. There are plenty of ways for your organization to raise money on behalf of Eaglethon.

Register to Participate

Join us for our dance marathon on Saturday, February 24, 2024!

Save the Date

Donate and Benefit the Kids

Team members, friends, and family can donate to your team online! Search for your student/dancer's name, click on their profile, donate.

Paying with a Check

Any checks used for fundraising should be made payable to "University of North Texas":

University of North Texas
Attn: UNT Eaglethon Advisor
1155 Union Circle #305007
Denton, TX 76203

Join a Committee

Eaglethon’s success relies on passionate members who help with event planning and execution, fundraising, recruitment, and other programming throughout the year leading up to the main event.

General Committee


Committee members are really the bread and butter of Eaglethon because they allow all the programs we put on for the kids to be possible. These individuals have the most scheduling flexibility but are responsible for attending all meetings and events as needed. Great for go-getters that love active volunteer work and having fun!

Committee meets every Thursday from 5-6 pm in the Business Leadership Building room 075! Please complete our Committee Interest Form (here) to learn more!

Executive Board

Meet our 2023-2024 Executive Board

  • Izzy James – Executive Director
  • Maddie Thorn – Director of Operations
  • Collin Rue – Director of Dancer Relations
  • Katy Manning  – Director of Family and Hospital Relations
  • Tayler Duryea – Director of Public Relations
  • Barbara Lamont – Morale Team Captain
  • Nguyen Nguyen – Morale Team Captain
  • OPEN –  Director of Morale
  • OPEN – Director of Fundraising
  • Rodney Rodgers –  Director of Sponsorship

Advisors

  • Alexa Bilich and Annie McGee

Want to get involved?

Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Eaglethon Executive Board!

Eaglethon Sponsors

Eaglethon Silver Eagle Sponsors ($750 value)

 

  • Mila & Rose
  • UPC
  • Dan's Bagels
  • Andy's Frozen Custard