Written By: Michael DeMarshall and Mia Harrison The THON 5K powered by PNC Bank, year after year, never fails to disappoint. What started out as a gloomy Sunday, quickly became
THON™ 5K powered by PNC Bank Captains Spotlight – Nini Brown and Connor Patzuc
Written By: Paige Balliet and Anna Janaszek What committee are you captains for? Connor: I am the Medical Supplies Liaison for Supply Logistics. Nini: I am the Administrative Assistant on
A Day at the THON 5K powered by PNC Bank
Written By: Georgia Curtis and Lucas Manion On October 16th, the THON 5K powered by PNC Bank took place. This year, runners of the race were able to participate either
Our Experience at the THON 5K powered by PNC Bank
Written By: Roman Sciote and Keona Montague On October 16, 2022, THON held their 5K powered by PNC Bank. Many volunteers, families and students were at the event, whether it
Captains Supporting Captains
Written By: Brooke Richetelli and Mary Marzula On October 16th, hundreds of volunteers, captains, and committee members participated in the THON™ 5K powered by PNC. The purpose of this event
Ignite the Fight: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Today, July 1st, 2022, marks the beginning of the THON™ 2023 fundraising year and the start of the annual “Ignite the Fight” campaign. With the opening of the THON 2023
Kicking off “Ignite the Fight”
“Ignite the Fight” is our annual fundraising and awareness campaign that takes place every year on July 1st. With the opening of the THON™ 2023 fundraising window, we want to celebrate
Ignite the Fight: Important Links and Resources
Dream Forward: Daniel, Marget, and Avery’s Dream
When Daniel Testa was a baby, he was diagnosed with childhood cancer. During Daniel’s stay at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, his family learned about Four Diamonds and THON, and
Dream Forward: Hailey, Jacob, and Katie’s Dream
Hailey Dougherty was at a sporting practice in February 2020 when she suddenly became concerningly exhausted. Soon afterwards, doctors found carcinogens in her blood, and she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Over a year later,
Dream Forward: Shiloh, Caroline, and Cris’s dream
Shiloh Crimmel is an energetic four-year-old girl who loves to play sports outside with her big sister, Harper. When Shiloh was two, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Upon starting treatment at Penn State Health Children’s
THON™ 5K powered by PNC
It’s time to get a running start on the THON fundraising year! The 2021 THON 5K is on October 10th, 2021, and registration is live! 2021 marks the 21st annual THON 5K powered by PNC. All proceeds from the event directly benefit Four Diamonds. This year’s 5K promises a return