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BuckeyeThon Raises Record-Setting $1.6 Million For Pediatric Cancer Research

The best news of the weekend: $1.6 million was raised for pediatric cancer research, thanks to Ohio State's BuckeyeThon.

BuckeyeThon is a 24-hour, massive charity dance marathon put on by Ohio State students. Participants seek donations and all proceeds are donated to the Nationwide Children's Hospital.

This year's total of $1,603,439.49 broke the all-time record of money raised, topping last year's total of $1,510,036.39.

Every person who contributes to @BuckeyeThon makes a meaningful difference Thank you, #BuckeyeNation! "Every Kid Deserves to be a Buckeye!" #OSUForTheKids pic.twitter.com/I890YJImJ2

— Michael V.