On Saturday February 9th I participated in OSU’s annual BuckeyeThon Dance Marathon, the largest student led organization in Ohio, for 12 hours. I was lucky enough to be able to join the Dunn Sports and Wellness Scholars Team where we were the third top fundraising team, contributing to the $1,704,184.19 that were raised for the children at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. BuckeyeThon is an event I had always dreamed about being apart of as I this cause is very special to me, and being a part of this day allowed me to witness the impact that thousands of people coming together for this cause can have on the lives of those suffering on a daily basis. Being a source of hope and inspiration for the kids by participating in games, dancing around the clock, and raising money for childhood cancer was just a small aspect
of this day that will stick with me for many years to come. Through this experience, I learned that fighting for those who can not reminds me not only of the importance of creating purpose in my everyday life but also the direct impact that my presence can make in the lives of those dealing with serious illnesses. BuckeyeThon truly lives out the saying of “Every Kid Deserves to be a Buckeye,” providing a perfect reminder to fight for what is good, no matter what position this may be in. Because of service, I am grateful for people around me who fight for better tomorrows.
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