UA Group Raises $223,725 For Children's Of Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama on Monday announced that UA Miracle has raised $223,725 over the past year to support Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.

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The news was revealed Saturday during BAMAthon — the group’s annual 12-hour dance marathon that was held at the UA Student Center. Over 1,000 UA students participated in this year's event.

Since 2011, UA Miracle has raised more than $3 million.

“Children’s of Alabama is the only free-standing pediatric hospital in the state and 100% of our donations directly go into funding child life services, pastoral care, the sunshine school and other units that emphasize the importance of kids having the opportunity to feel like regular kids in the hospital,” UA Miracle President Hayden Phillips. “Going to the hospital and seeing the impact is amazing.”

Phillips said the BAMAthon is the culmination of a year’s worth of programming by UA Miracle.

“I hope our members and participants can see the true impact that even the smallest gestures make,” Phillips said. “It is truly an incredible experience to be in the room and see the children and their families and see where they can make a difference. While the day is so much fun and there are so many activities, it is important to see that the kids are the backbone of our organization and the true reason we do this.”

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