When his baby brother was diagnosed with brain cancer, reality completely changed for Luke’s family: friends couldn't come over, the house had to be deep-cleaned once a week and hospital visits filled with feelings of helplessness became the norm. The experience connected Luke with Lighthouse Family Retreat (lighthousefr) and opened his eyes to his purpose in life—joining the medical field to help children and families battling pediatric illnesses. Luke first experienced Lighthouse at the end of his brother’s treatment when his family attended their summer retreat for families fighting childhood cancer. Seeing the impact the organization had on others firsthand, Luke became interested in finding ways to support families like his. As Luke integrated himself into campus life, he joined clubs like Dance Marathon (undm_) and UNL's American Medical Student Association (unlamsa) which allowed him to explore his passions and make a difference in the lives of others. During his first yea...