<aside> 🔑 Through this leadership development opportunity, K-12 students will strive to meet two goals: to raise funds and awareness for the Hematology, Oncology and Bone & Marrow Transplant Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and to foster a spirit of philanthropy within their school and community.

The mission of BuckeyeThon is to create awareness and raise funds for children with cancer and blood disorders. As an official program of the Office of Student Life at The Ohio State University, BuckeyeThon focuses on children being treated in the Hematology, Oncology and Bone & Marrow Transport Unit at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. BuckeyeThon works to achieve this mission through programs, which enhance the student experience; promote the value of philanthropy; establish a spirit of service; and cultivate relationships between students, faculty, staff, and community members. Now more than ever, we are committed to fundaising $2 million dollars for Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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Core Values

<aside> 📌 Developing Leadership Skills By planning and organizing their own initiatives and events, students will learn vital leadership skills. Students will have to remain accountable, lead their organization members, and pitch & present to school students, staff, and administration.

Building a Sense of Philanthropy As a participant of a Youth Philanthropy Program, students will see first hand the children they are helping and how important it is to give back. Also, by participating in philanthropy early on, students will learn about how to continue giving back going forward out of high school.

Creating a partnership with OSU Youth Philanthropy programs work directly with BuckeyeThon: the largest student run philanthropy in Ohio. Every YP program is paired with a coordinator from BuckeyeThon’s General Body, who will provide guidance and support for the program but also professional mentorship for all students involved. Students will also get access to special BuckeyeThon events on campus, like the BT Fashion Show and the Dance Marathon!

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