During Auburn University Dance Marathon's "Fundraise the Roof" event on Jan. 27, the organization pushed to try and raise $100,000 in one day.
When the 24 hours ended, they reached and exceeded their goal by raising $100,635.49.
AUDM took to their Facebook to announce the success of "Fundraise the Roof" and thank those who donated.
"WOW. We are absolutely blown away by everyone's passion and support for our cause during Fundraise the Roof! A special thank you to Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores sponsoring this incredible fundraising push. Thank you for your donations and constant encouragement! We got this. #1Day100k #LoveForTheKids #AUDM2017."
AUDM President Sydney Nicholas said people doubted AUDM would be able to reach their goal of raising $100,000 in a single day.
"Many times we were told that $100k in the course of a single day was impossible, but we truly knew that the Auburn Family would rise to the challenge in order to serve our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital," Nicholas said. "I am so incredibly proud of our staff and participants for all of their passion and that they are one step closer to raising the $2 million dollars that we have pledged to our hospital over the next five years for a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit."
This year the organization has decided to raise their overall fundraising goal, Nicholas said.
"AUDM works year round to raise funds to make the lives of our miracle kids and thousands of other kids way may never meet a little bit happier and healthier," Nicholas said. "This year, we have had the goal of raising half a million dollars by AUDM 2017."
Nicholas said AUDM is excited for the main event later this month.
"We are truly looking forward to Feb. 11 when we will reveal our final total," Nicholas said.
Last year the organization raised $424,617. 01 and, according to their website, they have a goal of reaching $500,000 this year.
AUDM's main event this year will be on Saturday, Feb. 11.
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