The week of November 13th marked THON’s annual Week of Gratitude where we recognized those in our THON community that have continuously worked to help support the Four Diamonds children and families. The Week of Gratitude aims to portray how our fight against childhood cancer would not be possible without the support of each and every group.
Each day we highlighted a group who make it possible for us to further the mission of THON and help support children and families each year:
Monday– Student Volunteers
Tuesday– Friends of THON
Wednesday– Four Diamonds Staff
Thursday– BJC Staff and Local Community
Friday– Alumni
This year members of our THON community were able to highlight THON volunteers that they felt exceeded expectations in an effort to further our mission.
Those highlighted include:
Alysha Ulrich – Hospitality – Sustainability/Inter-Committee Liaison
Anna Yankanich – Donor and Alumni Relations – Donor & Alumni Relations Alumni Engagement Director
Annie Noe – Family Relations – Bereaved Family Contact
Dominik Nitecki – Family Relations – Bereaved Family Contact
Emily Lutz – Family Relations – Bereaved Family Contact
George Lesher – Finance – Finance Director
Grace Mahoney – OPPerations – Committee Member Outreach
Gwen Yetter – Supply Logistics – Supply Logistics Director
Jenna Baker – Public Relations – Media Relations, Influencer Liaison
Jonah Albert – Technology – Lead Special Projects Developer
Julia Finkel – Family Relations – Family Events Coordinator
Julia Jablonski – Communications – Organization Resource Coordinator
Julia Romano – Supply Logistics – Donor Contact Coordinator
Katelyn Ellery – Public Relations- Production Lead
Kathleen Myers– OPPerations – Inter-Committee Events
Keely Reese – OPPerations – Sustainability Outreach
Kerry McCann – Public Relations – Creative Lead
Marleena Detweiler – Communications – Education Coordinator
Lexi Murphy-Costanzo – Communications – Communications Director
Lily Pevoto – Executive Committee – Executive Director
Lindsay Herold – Hospitality – Family Meals
Liv Murphy-Costanzo – Rules and Regulations – Rules and Regulations: Fundraising Safety Director
Megan Dalo – Public Relations – Public Relations Director
Mehreen Hoque – Public Relations – Promotions
MiKayla McDonnell – Communications – Hershey Tour Coordinator / Events Coordinator
Mikey Olenick – Hospitality – Hospitality Director
Quinn Nagy – Communications – Volunteer Development Liaison
Reilly Smith – Dancer Relations – Dancer Relations Director
Ryleigh Jozwiak – Rules & Regulations – Entrance Plan
Sarah Cecco – Family Relations – Family Events Coordinator
Sarah Kronsberg – Dancer Relations – Timeline Logistics
Sarah Russell – Family Relations – Adopt-A-Family Lead
Scott Katherine – Public Relations – Media Relations, Show and Media Entrance Liaison
Siobhán Collins – Entertainment – Talent Coordinator
Teresa Mackey – Special Events – Athletics Coordinator
Tessa Beauchat – Family Relations – Family Relations Director
Tyler Farr – Merchandise – Data Analytics/Forecasting
Will Vincent – Special Events – Special Events Director
Some words spoken about these recipients include:
“She is the standard that should be set for all volunteers”
“He embodies the idea that leadership is an action, not a position.”
“She inspires me every day to put my best foot forward For the Kids, and she is the pure embodiment of what THON is all about.”
“Everything you do to better this organization doesn’t go unnoticed. All that you do for our families and the people around you is truly remarkable.”
We are beyond grateful for everyone in our THON community. Thank you for continuing to be apart of our family, helping us, so that one day we will not dance for a cure, but rather dance in celebration. Thank you for all that you do For the Kids®.