 BGSU currently is the home of Ohio 's largest student @-@ run philanthropy , Dance Marathon . BGSU 's chapter is one of the largest and most active Dance Marathon organizations in the nation . BGSU Dance Marathon operates similar to other dance marathon events held nationwide at other college . The event is run entirely by college students and the proceeds go to local children 's hospitals . Funds raised through BGSU 's Dance Marathon benefit children at the Mercy Children 's Hospital in Toledo via the Children 's Miracle Network . 2011 marked the 16th year the BG has conducted the Dance Marathon . Since the event began , it has raised over $ 2 @.@ 2 million for the Children 's Hospital . 
