Ole Miss Students Break Fundraising Record at Annual Dance Marathon

Rebelthon Dance Marathon raises over $300,000 for Children's Miracle Network

Mar. 15, 2026 at 3:41pm

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Ole Miss students have once again broken the fundraising record at the annual Rebelthon Dance Marathon, raising over $305,000 for the Children's Miracle Network. The 12-hour event provides a fun and memorable experience for the children and their families while also raising critical funds for life-saving treatments.

Why it matters

The Rebelthon Dance Marathon is a longstanding tradition at Ole Miss that reflects the university's strong culture of community service and philanthropy. The record-breaking fundraising efforts demonstrate the commitment of Ole Miss students to making a tangible difference in the lives of sick children and their families.

The details

This year's Rebelthon Dance Marathon saw over 2,000 Ole Miss students come together to raise funds and provide a day of fun and respite for the children of the Children's Miracle Network. The event featured music, games, and other activities designed to let the kids 'be kids' for the day and forget about their medical challenges, even if just for a little while.

  • The 2026 Rebelthon Dance Marathon took place in February.
  • The event has been an annual tradition at Ole Miss for over a decade.

The players

Grace Teixeira

An Ole Miss student who says giving back to the community through charitable events has become part of the university's identity.

Piper Randolph

An organizer for the Rebelthon Dance Marathon who says the goal is to provide an unforgettable experience for the Children's Miracle Network kids and their families.

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What they’re saying

“I just love that about Ole Miss, about how everything that we do, we come together as a community, and like with the fundraising and these events it's just so awesome to see the difference we can all make as students.”

— Grace Teixeira, Ole Miss Student (oxfordeagle.com)

“Being able to give back to not only them, but their families and give them 12 hours a day where they can just let their kids run wild and don't really have to worry about the big medical issues that they face every single day, and we're just big on kind of letting the kids be kids.”

— Piper Randolph, Rebelthon Organizer (oxfordeagle.com)

What’s next

The university plans to continue the Rebelthon Dance Marathon as an annual tradition, with the next event scheduled for February 2027.

The takeaway

The Rebelthon Dance Marathon exemplifies the strong culture of community service and philanthropy at Ole Miss, where students come together to make a tangible difference in the lives of sick children and their families through record-breaking fundraising efforts and a day of fun and respite.