Family Relations Director
Carley Mykut
- Year: 4th Year (Senior)
- Hometown: Huntingdon, PA
- Major: Biology
- Minor: Human Development and Family Studies
- Previous THON™ Involvement:
THON 2023: Hospitality CM
THON 2024: Family Relations Chair for Orchesis Dance Company
THON 2025: Family Relations Captain (Family Events Coordinator) & Overall THON Chair for Orchesis Dance Company
THON 2026: Family Relations Director☺
- Why did you want to become a director for the largest student-run philanthropy in the world? Learning about THON and its mission has, hands down, been the greatest experience of my college career and has filled me with so much light, love, and passion. I wanted to become a director for the largest student-run philanthropy in the world to spread this same love and passion with other THON Volunteers. Likewise, each family interaction that I have had over the past three years within this organization has inspired me to keep fighting for a cure. Each of our Four Diamonds families has taught me what it means to love without limits, and their resilience, hope, and fierce passion are truly remarkable. To be able to provide any support for these families is a gift, and is ultimately why I am so deeply grateful to be a part of this organization.
- What are your main responsibilities as a Director for THON™ 2026? My main responsibilities as a director for THON 2026 is supporting all of our Four Diamonds Families and ensuring that we are upholding the emotional support aspect of our mission. This includes providing year-round support, overseeing all of the programming that is organized by the Family Relations Committee, and ensuring that all families feel comfortable and welcome attending THON events.
- What is your favorite THON memory? Final Four THON 2025 with Love Fearlessly (FR 25) and Kids Talent Show and Fashion Show!
- What is your favorite quote? “No matter what life gives you, give more back” – Derek Nesbit
- What are you involved in outside of being a THON™ Director? Orchesis Dance Company, First Year Research Initiative (FRI) Biology Lab Teaching Assistant, and University Health Service Intern
- What are your plans after graduation from Penn State? Take a gap year and then apply to medical school!
