Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan (DMUM) supports children with disabilities and illnesses and their families by raising funds and generating awareness for pediatric therapies at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
Vision
To unite the University of Michigan campus and community around supporting children with disabilities by encouraging, inspiring, and strengthening opportunities for physical, social, and emotional development.
Values
Belonging
We work to make DMUM a safe and welcoming environment for all community members to foster a sense of belonging. We engage in conversations and provide training to leadership members about how to make DMUM an inclusive and welcoming space.
Community
We organize cause-centered events to create enduring relationships within our community. We value, respect, and show gratitude to DMUM’s leadership body, members, donors, alumni, community partners, and supporters. We will work to ensure everyone's voices are heard and that we represent all voices in the Michigan and Ann Arbor community.
Dedication
We promote a culture of dedication for our cause and organization. We work for each other and with each other to create meaningful impacts on our organization and the community. When challenges arise, we are dedicated to working together with tolerance and empathy.
Growth
We are committed to growing individually and collectively to improve DMUM’s impact on families, students, and the larger Ann Arbor community. We will continuously strive to make Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts a priority within our organization and to those we reach.
Transparency
We strive to maintain clear communication and transparency between DMUM, Michigan Medicine partners, and all of our community members. We welcome feedback and open discussion from all to better our organization and continue its growth. We will promote the direct impact DMUM has on those we support.