FOR THE FAMILIES


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

As a community, we aim to provide both emotional and financial support for families supported by Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's
Hospital.


Get to know the Four Diamonds families who have been directly impacted by THON's mission.

The Eslinger Family

“We could not imagine this journey without the support of our families, friends, THON and the Four Diamonds Fund.

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"Every PSU student we have ever been in contact with at any of the THON or Springfield events has been so amazingly loving and kind." - The Calliope Silbaugh Story

"I never knew how much Four Diamonds provided for families with children being treated for cancer until my son Andrew was diagnosed." - The Andrew Creasy Family

The Keenan Family

“With all of your help, our journey has been a bit easier to face and has helped give us hope for a cure.”

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"The next day, Layn's doctors shared that Four Diamonds had offered to pay for the clinical trial so that Layn's mother could focus on her child getting better."- The Layn Burger Family

"We have NEVER seen a bill for her treatment. I can’t even tell you what that meant, and still means, to our family." - The Alison Keim Family

The Graybill Family

“No parent wants to hear the words, ‘your child has cancer,’ but for those that this becomes a reality, the support through the Four Daimonds Fund and the Penn State students is a lifeline amidst the storm.”

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"However, despite all this, becoming a Four Diamonds family has been a huge blessing to our family." - The Thalia Splawn Family