At Ohio State, we’re dancing to make a difference! On February 10, 2017, thousands of Buckeye students participated in BuckeyeThon’s dance marathon. BuckeyeThon is the largest student service/volunteer organization at Ohio State and raises money for the Columbus Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, which works to treat and end childhood cancer. This year, BuckeyeThon students raised over 1.5 million dollars for this worthy cause while having twenty-four hours of dance marathon fun.

The BuckeyeThon experience included games, dancing, workout classes, inflatables, and much more! Students worked in twelve-hour shifts, required to remain on their feet for the entire time. The event took place throughout the Ohio State Student Union, which was packed with Buckeyes eager to make a difference. The students, together with child cancer patients and their families, shared comradery, laughs, and joy in working to raise money for this cause. Students and kids alike enjoyed this awesome experience.

Since BuckeyeThon first started supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, the student organization has raised a total of over 6 million dollars. The event has grown throughout the years, and BuckeyeThon works hard for the kids because every kid deserves the chance to be a Buckeye. I encourage all Ohio State students to take part in this worthy and fun-filled experience for the kids!

Alesha, Raina, and Lisa dancing for the kids.

BuckeyeThon 2017 participants making a difference.