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Courtney Homan Position: President Contact: ch631214@ohio.edu Major: Communication Studies Why She's FTK: "I am FTK because every kid deserves the chance to feel like a kid and no kid should have to fight alone. With the help of The Ronald McDonald House, kids can play and feel like a kid and have their families by their side throughout their treatment. I am FTK because every child deserves to have a childhood regardless of their circumstances. Every child should feel like a kid rather than a patient in the hospital."

Courtney Homan

Position: President

Contact: ch631214@ohio.edu

Major: Communication Studies

Why She's FTK: "I am FTK because every kid deserves the chance to feel like a kid and no kid should have to fight alone. With the help of The Ronald McDonald House, kids can play and feel like a kid and have their families by their side throughout their treatment. I am FTK because every child deserves to have a childhood regardless of their circumstances. Every child should feel like a kid rather than a patient in the hospital."

Jessica Rutkowski Position: VP of Internal Affairs Contact: jr622415@ohio.edu Major: Journalism - Strategic Communication Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because every childhood deserves to be enjoyed completely stress-free. The comfort that RMHC provides for families helps parents be able to be there to support their children, which, in turn, allows children to live and love more fully!"

Jessica Rutkowski

Position: VP of Internal Affairs

Contact: jr622415@ohio.edu

Major: Journalism - Strategic Communication

Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because every childhood deserves to be enjoyed completely stress-free. The comfort that RMHC provides for families helps parents be able to be there to support their children, which, in turn, allows children to live and love more fully!"

Cody Shanklin Position: VP of External Affairs Contact: cs389714@ohio.edu Major: Psychology Why He's FTK: "I believe that no kid should be alone during such a difficult and alarming time. Being FTK has truly given me many new positive perspectives on life and has inspired me to help others in all I do."

Cody Shanklin

Position: VP of External Affairs

Contact: cs389714@ohio.edu

Major: Psychology

Why He's FTK: "I believe that no kid should be alone during such a difficult and alarming time. Being FTK has truly given me many new positive perspectives on life and has inspired me to help others in all I do."

Emily Simmons Position: VP of Planning Contact: es806714@ohio.edu Major: Accounting Why She's FTK: "Being FTK helps me to be a part of something bigger than myself. RMH helps to keep these families close during some of their toughest days and being able to support their mission is such an incredible experience."

Emily Simmons

Position: VP of Planning

Contact: es806714@ohio.edu

Major: Accounting

Why She's FTK: "Being FTK helps me to be a part of something bigger than myself. RMH helps to keep these families close during some of their toughest days and being able to support their mission is such an incredible experience."

Ashley Agle Position: Director of Morale Contact: aa581815@ohio.edu Major: Child & Family Studies Why She's FTK: "I am FTK because no one should have to be alone when going through a stressful difficult time. The Ronald McDonald House keeps families close when they truly need it the most. Every child deserves to have fun and be able to be kid regardless of the setting. I am proud to be for the kids and the families."

Ashley Agle

Position: Director of Morale

Contact: aa581815@ohio.edu

Major: Child & Family Studies

Why She's FTK: "I am FTK because no one should have to be alone when going through a stressful difficult time. The Ronald McDonald House keeps families close when they truly need it the most. Every child deserves to have fun and be able to be kid regardless of the setting. I am proud to be for the kids and the families."

Jordan Black Position: Director of Sponsorship Contact: jb171016@ohio.edu Major: Child & Family Studies Why She's FTK: "Every child deserves a chance at having a childhood full of laughter and love. By raising money for the Ronald McDonald House, we allow children and their families to experience this laughter and love, even when life is throwing tough obstacles at them that they never expected."

Jordan Black

Position: Director of Sponsorship

Contact: jb171016@ohio.edu

Major: Child & Family Studies

Why She's FTK: "Every child deserves a chance at having a childhood full of laughter and love. By raising money for the Ronald McDonald House, we allow children and their families to experience this laughter and love, even when life is throwing tough obstacles at them that they never expected."

Ryan Capal Position: Director of Branding & Marketing Contact: rc757614@ohio.edu Major: Communication Studies Why He's FTK: " I'm FTK because no child should have to fight alone. The fact that The Ronald McDonald House provides families so much and the opportunity to stay close when their child is in need is truly amazing."

Ryan Capal

Position: Director of Branding & Marketing

Contact: rc757614@ohio.edu

Major: Communication Studies

Why He's FTK: "I'm FTK because no child should have to fight alone. The fact that The Ronald McDonald House provides families so much and the opportunity to stay close when their child is in need is truly amazing."

Elyssa DiRaddo Position: Director of Recruitment & Engagement Contact: ed670614@ohio.edu Major: Music Therapy Why She's FTK: "I am FTK because no child should have to be alone in a such a vulnerable time. The RMH is not only a bed for families to sleep on, but a place where one can escape the the hospital setting and be surrounded by positivity. Letting families be close to their children is something not everyone can do, but with the RMH, we are able to make this a reality for so many more families."

Elyssa DiRaddo

Position: Director of Recruitment & Engagement

Contact: ed670614@ohio.edu

Major: Music Therapy

Why She's FTK: "I am FTK because no child should have to be alone in a such a vulnerable time. The RMH is not only a bed for families to sleep on, but a place where one can escape the the hospital setting and be surrounded by positivity. Letting families be close to their children is something not everyone can do, but with the RMH, we are able to make this a reality for so many more families."

 
Bailey Fink Position: Director of Greek Life Contact: bf918515@ohio.edu Major: Journalism Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because the thought of kids not being able to BE kids breaks my heart, so I want to do anything that I can to make their lives just a little bit easier during what can be a scary and stressful time."

Bailey Fink

Position: Director of Greek Life

Contact: bf918515@ohio.edu

Major: Journalism

Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because the thought of kids not being able to BE kids breaks my heart, so I want to do anything that I can to make their lives just a little bit easier during what can be a scary and stressful time."

Gabby Howell Position: Director of Participant Fundraising Contact: gh464114@ohio.edu Major: Communications & Journalism Why She's FTK: "I’m FTK because I believe no child should ever fight alone. The Ronald McDonald House allows families to stay together during unimaginable times. Every child deserves to have a childhood full of fun and adventure. Being FTK gives me the opportunity to give back in a way that is so humbling and has truly changed my life."

Gabby Howell

Position: Director of Participant Fundraising

Contact: gh464114@ohio.edu

Major: Communications & Journalism

Why She's FTK: "I’m FTK because I believe no child should ever fight alone. The Ronald McDonald House allows families to stay together during unimaginable times. Every child deserves to have a childhood full of fun and adventure. Being FTK gives me the opportunity to give back in a way that is so humbling and has truly changed my life."

Shawna Kroning Position: Co-Director of Dance Marathon Contact: sk393014@ohio.edu Major: Global Communications & Promotions with a Certificate in Global Leadership Why She's FTK: "I believe every kid should have the opportunity for an amazing childhood. To impact someone's life whether big or small is important to me. BobcaThon's message of FTK allows me to grow as a person and gives me a chance to help others."

Shawna Kroning

Position: Co-Director of Dance Marathon

Contact: sk393014@ohio.edu

Major: Global Communications & Promotions with a Certificate in Global Leadership

Why She's FTK: "I believe every kid should have the opportunity for an amazing childhood. To impact someone's life whether big or small is important to me. BobcaThon's message of FTK allows me to grow as a person and gives me a chance to help others."

Lauren Landers Position: Director of Fundraising Events Contact: ll275516@ohio.edu Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because I don't think any child deserves to go through the hardest time of their lives alone. I am so inspired by the strength and resilience of these children and families. BobcaThon gives me an outlet to work for a cause that is so much bigger than myself."

Lauren Landers

Position: Director of Fundraising Events

Contact: ll275516@ohio.edu

Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders

Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because I don't think any child deserves to go through the hardest time of their lives alone. I am so inspired by the strength and resilience of these children and families. BobcaThon gives me an outlet to work for a cause that is so much bigger than myself."

 
Becca Marra Position: Director of Finance Contact: rm476215@ohio.edu Major: Management Information Systems & Business Analytics Why She's FTK: "In hard times, I believe a person's biggest support system is their family. I am FTK because when a child is in a hard time they deserve to have a big support system with them to cheer them on. I am blessed to be able to help these amazing kids in any way that I can."

Becca Marra

Position: Director of Finance

Contact: rm476215@ohio.edu

Major: Management Information Systems & Business Analytics

Why She's FTK: "In hard times, I believe a person's biggest support system is their family. I am FTK because when a child is in a hard time they deserve to have a big support system with them to cheer them on. I am blessed to be able to help these amazing kids in any way that I can."

Amy Rapien Position: Director of Campus Outreach Contact: ar978114@ohio.edu Major: Child & Family Studies Why She's FTK: "Being For The Kids is truly a daily reality check, constantly reminding me that this life and time is a precious gift, and there is always time to be a kid! I am For The Kids because they have inspired my passion and career path and there is no better feeling than knowing that you are bringing joy and a smile to a child’s face."

Amy Rapien

Position: Director of Campus Outreach

Contact: ar978114@ohio.edu

Major: Child & Family Studies

Why She's FTK: "Being For The Kids is truly a daily reality check, constantly reminding me that this life and time is a precious gift, and there is always time to be a kid! I am For The Kids because they have inspired my passion and career path and there is no better feeling than knowing that you are bringing joy and a smile to a child’s face."

Hannah Rastatter Position: Director of Special Events Contact: hr569615@ohio.edu Major: Nutrition Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because we have the opportunity to help these families not only reflect on how much they've conquered, but to assure them of their army of best friends behind them on their journey to move forward."

Hannah Rastatter

Position: Director of Special Events

Contact: hr569615@ohio.edu

Major: Nutrition

Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because we have the opportunity to help these families not only reflect on how much they've conquered, but to assure them of their army of best friends behind them on their journey to move forward."

Clay Rehm Position: Co-Director of Dance Marathon Contact: cr681514@ohio.edu Major: Health Services Administration Why He's FTK: "Being FTK helps me make a difference in the community. By supporting the Ronald McDonald House, we are able to provide kids with the greatest support system through their treatment."

Clay Rehm

Position: Co-Director of Dance Marathon

Contact: cr681514@ohio.edu

Major: Health Services Administration

Why He's FTK: "Being FTK helps me make a difference in the community. By supporting the Ronald McDonald House, we are able to provide kids with the greatest support system through their treatment."

 
Micaela Schmoll Position: Director of RMHC Activities Contact: ms601114@ohio.edu Major: Nursing Why She's FTK: "Kids are the ones who pick us up when we are down and are constantly smiling through it all. Kids just want to be kids and without the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio, the kids would not have a place to stay with their families and a place to play when not at the hospital. I want to do all that I can to help kids be kids and to help them continue to smile, even while facing one of the toughest times of their life."

Micaela Schmoll

Position: Director of RMHC Activities

Contact: ms601114@ohio.edu

Major: Nursing

Why She's FTK: "Kids are the ones who pick us up when we are down and are constantly smiling through it all. Kids just want to be kids and without the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio, the kids would not have a place to stay with their families and a place to play when not at the hospital. I want to do all that I can to help kids be kids and to help them continue to smile, even while facing one of the toughest times of their life."

Maggie Wolf Position: Director of Family Relations Contact: mw202815@ohio.edu Major: Communication Studies Why She's FTK: "I am FTK so that when kids say that they want to be a firefighter, a doctor, or a teacher, they have the chance to achieve all of their dreams and become whatever their heart desires!"

Maggie Wolf

Position: Director of Family Relations

Contact: mw202815@ohio.edu

Major: Communication Studies

Why She's FTK: "I am FTK so that when kids say that they want to be a firefighter, a doctor, or a teacher, they have the chance to achieve all of their dreams and become whatever their heart desires!"

Meghan Rowe Position: Director of Digital Media Contact: mr546216@ohio.edu Major: Photojournalism Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because no child should have to deal with a scary and debilitating illness. I believe a healthy, happy childhood is a right for all kids and that children and their families deserve a strong and positive support system while going through a difficult time. It is easy to become self-absorbed while in college, and being For The Kids allows me to fight that tendency and work for a cause outside myself."

Meghan Rowe

Position: Director of Digital Media

Contact: mr546216@ohio.edu

Major: Photojournalism

Why She's FTK: "I'm FTK because no child should have to deal with a scary and debilitating illness. I believe a healthy, happy childhood is a right for all kids and that children and their families deserve a strong and positive support system while going through a difficult time. It is easy to become self-absorbed while in college, and being For The Kids allows me to fight that tendency and work for a cause outside myself."

 
 
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Maura Anderson Team: Line Dance Contact: ma857214@ohio.edu Major: Strategic Communication Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no child should have to battle illness without the support of their family, and no parent should have to worry about what it will take to be with their child in their time of greatest need. These families are experiencing the worst times of their lives, so if we can make their situation easier in the slightest bit, it's all worth it.”

Maura Anderson

Team: Line Dance

Contact: ma857214@ohio.edu

Major: Strategic Communication

Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no child should have to battle illness without the support of their family, and no parent should have to worry about what it will take to be with their child in their time of greatest need. These families are experiencing the worst times of their lives, so if we can make their situation easier in the slightest bit, it's all worth it.”

Grace Brezina Team: Fundraising & Organizations Contact: gb225516@ohio.edu Major: Strategic Communication Why She's FTK: “Because your childhood memories should be in a comforting environment with the people you’re closest to. No kid should have to fight alone!”

Grace Brezina

Team: Fundraising & Organizations

Contact:
gb225516@ohio.edu

Major: Strategic Communication

Why She's FTK: “Because your childhood memories should be in a comforting environment with the people you’re closest to. No kid should have to fight alone!”

Emily Brumfield Team: Line Dance Contact: eb006814@ohio.edu Major: Nursing Why She's FTK: “I think kids should have the opportunity to be KIDS! Helping make their days a little brighter, smiles a little bigger, and making their lives a little easier is what I hope for.”

Emily Brumfield

Team: Line Dance

Contact: eb006814@ohio.edu

Major: Nursing

Why She's FTK: “I think kids should have the opportunity to be KIDS! Helping make their days a little brighter, smiles a little bigger, and making their lives a little easier is what I hope for.”

Madisyn Cendrosky Team: Line Dance Contact: mc100816@ohio.edu Major: Nursing Why She's FTK: “I’m FTK because seeing how grateful the families are just makes everything worthwhile.”

Madisyn Cendrosky

Team: Line Dance

Contact: mc100816@ohio.edu

Major: Nursing

Why She's FTK: “I’m FTK because seeing how grateful the families are just makes everything worthwhile.”

 
Tia Hoosier Team: Greek Life & Bonding Contact: th088915@ohio.edu Major: Psychology Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no child should have to fight alone. If we have the means and resources to help, then we shouldn’t hesitate to do so.”

Tia Hoosier

Team: Greek Life & Bonding

Contact: th088915@ohio.edu

Major: Psychology

Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no child should have to fight alone. If we have the means and resources to help, then we shouldn’t hesitate to do so.”



Rhianna Lucas Team: Fundraising & Organizations Contact: rl456916@ohio.edu Major: Sports Management Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because there’s really no other way! When I hear the stories of children who have stayed at the House, I can’t think of anything but to be for the kids! Being a part of BobcaThon and being FTK is such a humbling experience. Helping children of the Ronald McDonald House is such a rewarding feeling. Knowing I’m providing for a child battling a war much bigger than any fight I might ever see in my own life is indescribable. This is why I’m FTK!”

Rhianna Lucas

Team: Fundraising & Organizations

Contact: rl456916@ohio.edu

Major: Sports Management

Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because there’s really no other way! When I hear the stories of children who have stayed at the House, I can’t think of anything but to be for the kids! Being a part of BobcaThon and being FTK is such a humbling experience. Helping children of the Ronald McDonald House is such a rewarding feeling. Knowing I’m providing for a child battling a war much bigger than any fight I might ever see in my own life is indescribable. This is why I’m FTK!”

Kayla McNeal Team: Greek Life & Bonding Contact: km539015@ohio.edu Major: Journalism - Strategic Communication Why She's FTK: “I'm FTK because I believe every child has the right to live a stress-free life full of innocence, laughter, and fun! Growing up, you're not supposed to be worried about something as serious as a chronic illness or a disease, and the RMHC of Central Ohio helps to take the stress off the child and their family's shoulders. I'm FTK because BobcaThon and the RMHC of Central Ohio are more than just a dance marathon and home away from home- it's a chance for me to give back, know I'm making a real difference, and have fun doing it.”

Kayla McNeal

Team: Greek Life & Bonding

Contact:
km539015@ohio.edu

Major: Journalism - Strategic Communication

Why She's FTK: “I'm FTK because I believe every child has the right to live a stress-free life full of innocence, laughter, and fun! Growing up, you're not supposed to be worried about something as serious as a chronic illness or a disease, and the RMHC of Central Ohio helps to take the stress off the child and their family's shoulders. I'm FTK because BobcaThon and the RMHC of Central Ohio are more than just a dance marathon and home away from home- it's a chance for me to give back, know I'm making a real difference, and have fun doing it.”

Luc Messenger Team: Line Dance Contact: lm062823@ohio.edu Major: First-Year Medical Student Why He's FTK: “My family stayed in the Ronald McDonald House when I was born. Seeing first-hand the impact the house can have on a family’s life, I knew I had to give back. I enjoy every minute of it!”

Luc Messenger

Team: Line Dance

Contact: lm062823@ohio.edu

Major: First-Year Medical Student

Why He's FTK: “My family stayed in the Ronald McDonald House when I was born. Seeing first-hand the impact the house can have on a family’s life, I knew I had to give back. I enjoy every minute of it!”

 
Chais Michael Team: Fundraising & Organizations Contact: cm770914@ohio.edu Major: Child & Family Studies Why She's FTK: “Play is a universal language and with fundraising efforts we are able to help families have one less thing to worry about, and let kids be kids.”

Chais Michael

Team: Fundraising & Organizations

Contact:
cm770914@ohio.edu

Major: Child & Family Studies

Why She's FTK: “Play is a universal language and with fundraising efforts we are able to help families have one less thing to worry about, and let kids be kids.”

Macie Michael Team: Greek Life & Bonding Contact: mm730116@ohio.edu Major: Pre-Nursing Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no child or family should have to go through this journey thinking that they are in it alone. Helping bring awareness to and fundraising for the RMHC shows those families that we are here ready to fight the battle with them.”

Macie Michael

Team: Greek Life & Bonding

Contact: mm730116@ohio.edu

Major: Pre-Nursing

Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no child or family should have to go through this journey thinking that they are in it alone. Helping bring awareness to and fundraising for the RMHC shows those families that we are here ready to fight the battle with them.”

Maggie Nelson Team: Fundraising & Organizations Contact: mn021015@ohio.edu Major: Communication Studies Why She's FTK: “I’m FTK because I remember having to have some minor surgeries as a kid and sobbing when my mom couldn’t be somewhere with me. There are kids with much bigger problems and much greater distances to travel. The Ronald McDonald House keeps families close and keeps them as comfortable as possible.”

Maggie Nelson

Team: Fundraising & Organizations

Contact: mn021015@ohio.edu

Major: Communication Studies

Why She's FTK: “I’m FTK because I remember having to have some minor surgeries as a kid and sobbing when my mom couldn’t be somewhere with me. There are kids with much bigger problems and much greater distances to travel. The Ronald McDonald House keeps families close and keeps them as comfortable as possible.”

Nikki Pagan Team: Fundraising & Organizations Contact: np009215@ohio.edu Major: Child & Family Studies with a concentration in Child Life Specialist Why She's FTK: “I’m FTK because I think all children need to have an advocate and need to feel comfortable in their own shoes. Being in a hospital setting can make children feel weird or distant from others their age or even their friends. I think being FTK is my way to give back to the families and children and make sure they feel comfortable and not alone through a treatment process!”

Nikki Pagan

Team: Fundraising & Organizations

Contact:
np009215@ohio.edu

Major: Child & Family Studies with a concentration in Child Life Specialist

Why She's FTK: “I’m FTK because I think all children need to have an advocate and need to feel comfortable in their own shoes. Being in a hospital setting can make children feel weird or distant from others their age or even their friends. I think being FTK is my way to give back to the families and children and make sure they feel comfortable and not alone through a treatment process!”

 
Jacalyn Parsley Team: Line Dance Contact: jp151816@ohio.edu Major: Special Education Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because there is no better feeling than knowing you have a support system and being told that everything is going to be okay. Giving these children and their families the relief they deserve by raising money for the RMH is worth all of the time, effort, AND sweat!”

Jacalyn Parsley

Team: Line Dance

Contact: jp151816@ohio.edu

Major: Special Education

Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because there is no better feeling than knowing you have a support system and being told that everything is going to be okay. Giving these children and their families the relief they deserve by raising money for the RMH is worth all of the time, effort, AND sweat!”

Cassidy Selep Team: Fundraising & Organizations Contact: cs743115@ohio.edu Major: Strategic Communication & Spanish Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because kids deserve the world and I want to help bring some sunshine into their world!”

Cassidy Selep

Team: Fundraising & Organizations

Contact: cs743115@ohio.edu

Major: Strategic Communication & Spanish

Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because kids deserve the world and I want to help bring some sunshine into their world!”

Jacob Sherer Team: Line Dance Contact: js413114@ohio.edu Major: Strategic Communication Why He's FTK: “I’m FTK because no child should be separated from their family during frightening and uncertain times. Seeing the impact the Ronald McDonald House has had for the families who depend on its services and knowing that you have helped these families stay together is completely indescribable. I can’t think of a single reason why everyone shouldn’t be FTK.”

Jacob Sherer

Team: Line Dance

Contact: js413114@ohio.edu

Major: Strategic Communication

Why He's FTK: “I’m FTK because no child should be separated from their family during frightening and uncertain times. Seeing the impact the Ronald McDonald House has had for the families who depend on its services and knowing that you have helped these families stay together is completely indescribable. I can’t think of a single reason why everyone shouldn’t be FTK.”

Madison Staley Team: Greek Life & Bonding Contact: ms421514@ohio.edu Major: Journalism - News & Information with a Minor in Marketing Why She's FTK: “I dance for the kids who can't. It is so amazing to see a group of people come together for the amazing cause that the Ronald McDonald House is. This is what motivates me to be FTK!”

Madison Staley

Team: Greek Life & Bonding

Contact: ms421514@ohio.edu

Major: Journalism - News & Information with a Minor in Marketing

Why She's FTK: “I dance for the kids who can't. It is so amazing to see a group of people come together for the amazing cause that the Ronald McDonald House is. This is what motivates me to be FTK!”

 
Abby Waldron Team: Line Dance Contact: aw863615@ohio.edu Major: Exercise Physiology Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no one should have to go through hard times alone. I know what it is like to receive help from people and I am forever grateful!”

Abby Waldron

Team: Line Dance

Contact: aw863615@ohio.edu

Major: Exercise Physiology

Why She's FTK: “I am FTK because no one should have to go through hard times alone. I know what it is like to receive help from people and I am forever grateful!”

Amanda Williams Team: Line Dance Contact: aw162113@ohio.edu Major: Graphic Design Why She's FTK: “I'm FTK because no child should have to fight alone. We're helping to make sure they have their family by their side through the rough parts and the victories!”

Amanda Williams

Team: Line Dance

Contact: aw162113@ohio.edu

Major: Graphic Design

Why She's FTK: “I'm FTK because no child should have to fight alone. We're helping to make sure they have their family by their side through the rough parts and the victories!”