So no parent has to hear the words,
"Your child has cancer."

So no parent has to hear the words,
"Your child has cancer."


For the Families

The families battling childhood cancer remain at the core of our mission.

THON aims to provide both emotional and financial support for families supported by Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children's Hospital by facilitating lifelong relationships between families and volunteers, fostering a sense of community, and providing year-round support. Above all, THON strives to ensure that the families remain at the heart of every volunteer’s efforts and that everything is done
For The Kids®.


Read About THON's Family Programs
IDC
FACILITATE

LIFELONG

RELATIONSHIPS
 
Adopt-A-Family Program
 
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IDC
FOSTER

COMMUNITY
 
Family Programming
 
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THON™ Nation
PROVIDE

YEAR-ROUND

SUPPORT
 
Family Events
 
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Meet Our Families




The Daniel Popjes Family
Focus

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month





For September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Penn State THON chose four families to highlight and honor with one of the four diamonds. Check out their stories by clicking on one of the four diamonds: courage, wisdom, strength, and honesty!



Click on a picture below to view a family's story!





Click on a picture below to view a family's story!