Every year, thousands of students come together to support THON™, the student‑run organization dedicated to conquering childhood cancer. When you donate to THON, you do more than contribute funds — you bring hope, strength, and resilience to children and families fighting this disease.
Your generosity supports Four Diamonds by covering childhood cancer care, funding groundbreaking research, providing emotional and psychosocial support to families, and raising vital awareness — all in pursuit of a cure.
THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to helping conquer childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide financial support to Four Diamonds which helps to pay for childhood cancer care and ensure funding for critical research, provide emotional support to Four Diamonds children and their families and spread awareness about childhood cancer—all in pursuit of a cure.
Our efforts are only made possible by our amazing donors. Your support directly impacts the lives of Four Diamonds children and families fighting cancer. Through your donation for childhood cancer, we ensure 96 cents of every dollar we receive goes directly to Four Diamonds, our sole beneficiary.
Four Diamonds helps families of eligible children undergoing cancer treatment at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital take care of cancer-related medical bills that insurance doesn’t cover. Plus, they support over 30 specialty care providers who serve the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual needs for children and their families. Your donations also helps Four Diamonds fund innovative cancer research to improve treatments and ultimately find a cure.
Donations give us the resources to fundraise for Four Diamonds through pre-THON Weekend events, alternative fundraisers and THON Weekend.
Ready to make a difference? Here are the different ways you can get involved and support the fight against childhood cancer with THON:
If you’re thinking long term, consider planned giving to include THON in your estate or financial plans. Planned giving can be done through bequests in a will, insurance policies, retirement assets, trusts, or annuities. This type of donation allows you to make a significant gift that aligns with your financial and philanthropic goals. It’s an incredible way to leave a legacy that benefits future generations.Find Out More
Not ready to make a financial contribution? No problem! You can help out by donating the high-demand supplies we need to support our yearlong efforts. Check out our registry list for the items we currently need. By supplying the fight with in-kind donations, you help us reduce costs and focus our efforts on making a bigger impact.
Donate Today to Support Four Diamonds Children and Families Affected by Childhood Cancer
When you donate to THON, you help cover treatment costs and provide emotional support for Four Diamonds kids fighting cancer. Your contributions also fuels critical cancer research aimed at finding a cure. Together, we can turn compassion into action and help create a brighter future. Make a donation to THON today.
THON™ is able to donate 96 cents of every dollar raised to Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital because of supporters like you. Your generosity creates moments of joy for Four Diamonds children and families and empowers our volunteers through year-round events, fundraisers and THON Weekend.
