Have a question about BobcaThon? Email bobcathon@gmail.com, find us on social media or contact a member of our Executive Board or Leadership Team:

Carolyn Appelhans
Position: President
Contact: ca195113@ohio.edu
Major: Bachelor of Specialized Studies - Event Planning
Why She's FTK: "Being FTK means being a part of something much bigger than yourself. There is nothing more rewarding than working with a group of peers to achieve a goal that includes helping those who need it more than you do."

Ty Tracy
Position: VP of Internal Affairs
Contact: tt887114@ohio.edu
Major: Nursing
Why He's FTK: "When I was 9 years old, I had to stay in the hospital for about a week. While I received excellent care from my health care team, my family was able to be there for me every step of the way. I know how much the family can aid in the healing process. I'm FTK so no kid has to fight alone."

Courtney Homan
Position: VP of External Affairs
Contact: ch631214@ohio.edu
Major: Communication Studies
Why She's FTK: "Being able to help a child and their family through some of the hardest times in their lives is extremely rewarding. I am FTK because I want kids struggling with an illness to still feel like a kid rather than a patient in a hospital."

Sarah Vaughn
Position: VP of Planning
Contact: sv225313@ohio.edu
Major: Integrated Social Studies Education
Why She's FTK: "I was able to first hand see, and be effected by the generous nature of the Ronald McDonald House Charities when my sister had to go to the Cleveland Clinic for a month of inpatient therapy. Without them, my family would not have been able to have a place to relax, or be able to stay close to my sister. I've been passionate about being able to give back to RMH and make sure other families are able to have the same oasis provided by the amazing volunteers at the house."

Jessica Rutkowski
Position: Director of Recruitment & Engagement
Contact: jr622415@ohio.edu
Major: Journalism
Why She's FTK: "It allows me to ensure that kids can have a childhood that is full of laughter and free from stress. Children shouldn't have to endure stress from situations in or out of their control."
Paige Anderson
Position: Director of Greek Life
Contact: pa867115@ohio.edu
Major: Early Childhood Education
Why She's FTK: "My favorite memory from BobcaThon was getting to talk to one of the families from the RMHC that came to the dance marathon last year. Seeing the love and gratitude they had for what we were doing was life changing and a moment I will never forget."
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Sadie Lamparyk
Position: Director of Morale
Contact: sl530214@ohio.edu
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
Why She's FTK: "Kids are so innocent and loving, they deserve to have the time of their lives -- enjoying their childhood, playing and making friends, and creating long-lasting memories. I dance for the kids who can't. I spend twelve hours on my feet to ensure that countless children and their loving families have the comfort and support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio during tough times."

Abby Fajack
Position: Director of Participant Fundraising
Contact: hf707313@ohio.edu
Major: Child Life
Why She's FTK: "It's so much more than sacrificing your day to stand on your feet for twelve hours and raising money for the Ronald McDonald House. BobcaThon shows you how things in your life can be taken for granted sometimes, but you should enjoy and celebrate every little moment and thing you have with joy because it is a privilege."

Amy Rapien
Position: Director of Campus Outreach
Contact: ar978114@ohio.edu
Major: Child and Family Studies
Why She's FTK: "No matter what these children have gone/go through, they have a smile on their faces, enjoying being a kid. There is no better feeling than knowing that you are bringing joy and a smile to a child’s face. FTK is truly a daily reality check, constantly reminding me that this life and time is a precious gift."

Haley Jones
Position: Director of Family Relations
Contact: hj178513@ohio.edu
Major: Child and Family Studies
Why She's FTK: "I believe that every child deserves the chance to live their childhood to the fullest. Some children are working to overcome difficulties in their lives and it can take away from being a kid and enjoying their childhood. RMH helps to make a child's life as enjoyable as possible in hard times."

Jack Cummings
Position: Director of RMHC Activities
Contact: jc040913@ohio.edu
Major: Community and Public Health
Why He's FTK: "I've seen how much can be accomplished when students come together to work for a good cause. This is a great event that always surprises me with the passion people have For The Kids!"

Mallory Golski
Position: Director of Digital Media
Contact: mg533114@ohio.edu
Major: Journalism
Why She's FTK: "Childhood is supposed to be a carefree time in life filled with laughter and play and imagination-- not spent in a hospital. I'm FTK to help kids feel as carefree as possible, even when they can't always run around and play with their friends."

Nick Preston
Position: Director of Branding and Marketing
Contact: np786712@ohio.edu
Major: Marketing and Business Analytics

Emily Simmons
Position: Co-Director of Dance Marathon
Contact: es806714@ohio.edu
Major: Accounting and Business Pre-Law
Why She's FTK: "By raising money for the Ronald McDonald House we get to help keep families together through some of their toughest days. RMH does so much for so many kids and their families, being able to help them in any way possible is such an incredible feeling."

Megan Wheeler
Position: Co-Director of Dance Marathon
Contact: mw982313@ohio.edu
Major: Communication Studies
Why She's FTK: "BobcaThon is an opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people at Ohio University. The dance marathon is one big student involved community filled with people who want to make a difference and bust a move while doing so. The feeling of true pride and happiness when everyone gets to see the final amount of money is raised is a feeling that I will never forget."

Gabby Howell
Position: Director of Fundraising Events
Contact: gh464114@ohio.edu
Major: Communication Studies
Why She's FTK: "It is an indescribable feeling knowing that we are making such a big difference in these kids lives as well as their families."

Shawna Kroning
Position: Director of Special Events
Contact: sk393014@ohio.edu
Major: Global Communications and Nonprofit Promotion
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. BobacaThon's message of FTK allows me to grow as a person and gives me a chance to help others."

Clay Rehm
Position: Director of Sponsorship
Contact: cr681514@ohio.edu
Major: Health Services Administration
Why He's FTK: "You meet so many dedicated people who are all there for the same goal. No child should have to fight alone, and the Ronald McDonald House makes that possible."

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