As he gears up for his final HuskerThon this Saturday, alexmcmurchie — vice president of finance for undm_ — is thinking about more than the huge amount of planning, outreach and fundraising that goes into the event each year. For him, the ultimate impacts of HuskerThon — raising money for childrensnebraska hospital — are what hit closest to home. “My little cousin has had four open heart surgeries at Children’s Nebraska,” says Alex. “Seeing the impact that they’ve had on their family and everything they’ve done for them is truly so special. Children's Nebraska makes such a huge impact on families from all over the world and it's amazing to see the miracles they perform every day.” Inspired by his cousin’s story, Alex knew that he wanted to be a part of Dance Marathon (UNDM) when he arrived on campus. The First Year Impact Program made getting started easy. “The program helps get new students up to speed with what Dance Marathon is all about,” Alex explains. “There are so many role...