something a little happier after yesterday. not that the last post wasn't uplifting or anything, but i figured there is always a chance to be brighter and happier.
since last september, a group of college students (also referred to as dream team or dt) met weekly or every other weekly to plan a twenty four hour event we like to call dance marathon! throughout the year we plan, fundraise, rally, plan, meet, get excited, etc. for an awesome event that takes place on campus. for twenty four hours, students are encouraged to stand on their feet to raise money for the local children's hospital. families who have spent time at the hospital come, fellowship with the students, and share their moving stories of bravery and surviving.
i am so thankful for all of the students that
were able to see past themselves and give to a greater cause though. (this is in no way meant to imply that those students unable to attend the event or participate in a great manner are heartless or unable to see past themselves. in fact, there were people at the event that were drunk, high, sleeping, sneaking out, etc. that were unable to see past themselves but were doing it as a requirement for their sorority or fraternity.)
i was so incredibly blessed to be a member of dream team this year. i met some absolutely fabulous people with such a strong passion for changing the world -- it was contagious. the event went great and we raised over $90,000! our total was equivalent to every student at the school donating $30. if anyone has ever been involved in fundraising, you know that is a difficult feat and almost impossible.
asldfkjal;dkfa;sdlfkasdjf;alsdjflasdkfjalsjdoasdjfoabghoafljvnbaodguoadfjlasdf! i still get goosebumps every time i see that number. it is so worth the headaches, the stress, the lack of sleep, the sore backs, the achey feet, the temper tantrums, the anxiety. it is so worth all of the negative to have such a positive impact -- to have the families hug you and shake your hand, thanking you for the impact you have made on their family and their child's future. SO WORTH IT!
