Miracle Makers | Photo by Julia Kirk | The Wright State Guardian
Miracle Makers, a student-led organization supporting Dayton Children’s Hospital, celebrated raising $500,000 for children in need since 2013 with a party on Oct. 23.
What is Miracle Makers?
Wright State University offers different volunteer programs. Some are independent of universities, while others are part of bigger programs.
Miracle Makers is a subgroup of Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization raising funds for children in hospitals since 1983.
Eimaan Virani, a student volunteer, explained more about how the organization operates.
“Miracle Makers is student-led on campus, but we’re part of a much bigger organization. They have different chapters in different schools around the country,” Virani said.
Each year, WSU hosts several giving opportunities. Their biggest fundraiser is Raiderthon, the school’s annual dance marathon. The organization has smaller fundraising events, such as the Grilled Cheese Hotline, which will take place on Dec. 3, as well as individual fundraising.
About the event
The celebration took place in the Student Union Atrium, where many members of the organization attended to both set up the event and enjoy the party.
Students decorated and set up photo walls for attendees to take photos. In addition to this, the event also included free food, music, dancing and e-sports.
This event recognized the students’ hard work in helping the organization reach its goal of raising half a million dollars, which directly benefits children in need.
Rachel Caughey, a Miracle Makers member, reflected on how the organization has impacted her.
“Going to the hospital and seeing the kids, and the impact our work has on them is incredible,” Caughey said.
Societal impact
There are many different volunteer opportunities at WSU, but one of the special things about Miracle Makers is volunteers have the chance to go to Dayton Children’s hospital and see the kids and families who are benefitting from their work.
Charlotte Mountz, a student volunteer for Miracle Makers, shared what this experience has meant to her.
“Seeing the impact we have means a lot to me as someone with a disability. I’ve always tried to advocate for people with disabilities, and I’m so glad I can help people this way,” Mountz said.
When the money is donated to the hospitals, they distribute it to the kids with the greatest needs. Families are receiving life-saving care that would not be possible without the work of Miracle Makers.
“Hearing from the families and seeing how thankful they are, it touches your heart,” Virani said.
Be sure to stop by the Grilled Cheese Hotline and look for Raiderthon in the spring to continue showing support for this organization. All of the money that they raise directly benefits children in need.
