Each year, USC sends a group of athletic training students to the Boston Marathon for real-life medical experience. But after Monday’s tragic events, we’re glad our Gamecocks were able to give back in a way they probably didn’t expect.
It’s been a shock for us all to hear the gruesome details that occurred after two explosions caused more than 130 injuries and several deaths, including that of an 8-year-old spectator.
We can only imagine how chaotic it must have been for everyone at the event. It is heartbreaking to hear about these tragic events, especially when it affects those closest to us, and our deepest sympathies go out to anyone who has been affected.
We’re happy that, to our knowledge, none of the USC students who ventured far from home to lend medical aid to runners were critically injured. We’re proud our fellow students were able to use their skills and expertise in this tragedy. They were heroic in a frightful situation. We find it amazing that our fellow Gamecocks are out in the world lending a helping hand.
These students are courageous and represent our school’s best. When we graduate from USC, it’s our sincere hope that we all will be able to use the valuable knowledge and experiences we gained here to help others and make a significant impact. Several of our peers can be proud of how much they’ve done already.