Citizenship at Soonerthon
Over the weekend on March 2, 2019, I participated in the University of Oklahoma's dance marathon, called Soonerhton, to support the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. It was twelve long hours of standing, dancing, competing, and working towards donations. However, I was nervous that being at the event would make no difference. I was doubtful that I could raise donations for the children. But I realized how wrong I was when I got to Soonerthon. I recognized how lucky I was to be there the more time passed. Even if I couldn't raise as much as others, and even though I'm losing my entire Saturday to sleep and relax, I realized that I was part of something larger than myself. Just having the opportunity to raise money for the kids was an amazing experience because every dollar made a difference. Thinking back on Soonerhton and how every small donation contributed to a larger goal, it has also made me think about citizenship and the ability that citizens have to make