During THON 2023, the Bereaved Family Contact Captains dedicated a tree in the Arboretum at Penn State to THON’s bereaved families, marking the start of the Remembrance Tree. The Remembrance Tree is a special place where 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 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.”
To ensure that THON is able to donate 96 cents of every dollar raised to Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, we heavily rely on donor support. These donations provide us the resources to create endless memories for our Four Diamonds families & foster a deep love & connection to our mission for our volunteers through Pre-THON Events, alternative fundraisers, & THON Weekend.
