Students celebrate in the O'Connell Center on Sunday after hearing that Dance Marathon participants raised a record-breaking $2,015,307.17 to benefit UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. Dance Marathon at the University of Florida is an annual 26.2-hour event where hundreds of students stay awake and "stand for those who can't," to raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
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By Mily Moran | 5:43pmLuke Sechrest, a member of the local band Rustler, plays his guitar Friday, August 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Mily Moran | 5:43pmLuke Sechrest, a member of the local band Rustler, plays his guitar Friday, August 21, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Mily Moran | 11:46amOutside food truck stands on University Avenue, Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





