Buckeyethon

This semester I had the opportunity to participate in OSU’s Buckeyethon which is one of Ohio State’s largest philanthropy event. Buckeyethon raises money for pediatric oncology and hematology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. This money goes to help with treating current patients but it also goes to funding research to find a cure to oncology and hematology. Being able to spend twelve hours dancing to raise money for the children who are currently suffering and will receive this awful diagnosis was incredibly powerful. During the dance marathon children that are currently battling cancer and blood diseases are able to come and dance with the students participating which was amazing and extremely motivating to see that the money and time that is put into this event is worth every penny to help these children. To be able to experience the moment when the final total money raised was unveiled was incredible. This moment was so special because we had just heard from a family that is being treated at Nationwide and hearing how appreciative they were for the money that was being raise to help support their children. It was incredible to see how many other students were just as passionate and excitied to work towards a goal of raising money to fight against pediatric oncology and hematology.  This event was a great opportunity to give me a chance to reflect on my own life and how lucky I am as an individual.  It was also amazing to just see the kids get a chance to be away from the hospital and have a great time. This event encouraged me to purse a career in oncology in hopes that a cure can be found and that no child will have to go through treatment for cancer or any blood disease.

 

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