During THON 2023, the Bereaved Family Contact Captains dedicated a tree in the Arboretum at Penn State to bereaved Four Diamonds families, marking the start of the Remembrance Tree. The Remembrance Tree is a special place where Four Diamonds families, friends, and the entire THON Community can go to remember the loved ones that were taken too soon by cancer. The tree resembles the THON Community’s love for these Four Diamonds children and their families. As the seasons change, the area around the tree changes as well. Every year the tree regrows into a beautiful garden that resembles how the THON Community continues to pass down the memories and stories of these incredible cancer wizards.
The plaque for the Remembrance Tree reads, “In loving memory of those friends and loved ones who will remain at the heart of THON forever.”
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.
