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Sam Schultz in cockpit

Scholarship award created in honor of Marine pilot

4/27/18

Friends and fellow service members have come together in the wake of the death of Marine Capt. Samuel A. Schultz to create a scholarship award in his name to benefit a top-performing midshipman in the Navy Reserve Officers’ Training Corp at Penn State.

Courtney Mensch Relay For Life

Penn State Relay For Life executive director plans on lifelong cancer advocacy

4/3/18

As a first-year student, Mensch was confident that she wanted to advocate for a cause. She decided to attend the night-time Luminaria Ceremony at Relay For Life. At the ceremony, luminaria bags line the walkways lit with candles, honoring those who have suffered or are suffering from cancer. She had her “this is it” moment and decided to get involved. Gradually, she assumed more leadership and held positions like the EMS Relay For Life chairperson, Greek recruitment overall, ultimately becoming the executive director in her senior year.

A young girl stands in front of a fireplace, holding a dog in her arms.

Meet the first Four Diamonds patient: Denise Voloshin

2/13/18

Just days before this year’s Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Weekend Feb.16-18 at University Park, cancer survivor Denise Voloshin marvels at the accomplishments of the world’s largest student-run philanthropy and of its sole beneficiary, Four Diamonds.

York THON Dancers 2018

Cancer survivor looks forward to dancing at THON

2/9/18

It was a little before her fourth birthday that Thalia Splawn, now 20, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Just five years later, Splawn was in remission, and in 2011 was declared cancer-free. Splawn, along with two other Penn State York students, Casey Dierdorff and Paulina Martinez, will represent their campus in the fight against pediatric cancer at The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately known as THON, Feb. 16-18 at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Penn State Berks to host Cuts for Kids to benefit THON

1/31/18

Penn State Berks Benefiting THON, a student organization that helps to raise funds for the fight against pediatric cancer, is hosting its annual Cuts for Kids event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room.

Penn State Brandywine THON dancers

Meet the THON dancers representing Penn State Brandywine in February

1/26/18

Most Penn Staters are familiar with THON, a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. According to its website, THON has raised more than $147 million to combat childhood cancer since its inception.

multi-colored tshirts on a basketball floor

Student tickets for men's basketball game on Jan. 27 to benefit THON

1/25/18

The Penn State men’s basketball team and the Penn State Dance Marathon have partnered for the annual THON game at 4 p.m. Jan. 27. Students from all campuses are invited to attend this special game against Rutgers at the Bryce Jordan Center, with the entire $5 amount from each student ticket sold going directly to THON.

Maddie Hill Ceremony 2016

York campus to again honor Maddie Hill in ceremony Jan. 19

1/18/18

Penn State York will again honor Maddie Hill during the second annual Maddie Hill Basketball Games on Jan. 19 at Penn State York. Hill was 19 when she died in June 2016 after battling cancer three times. The ceremony, scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m., will be held between the women’s and men’s basketball games in the campus gym in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center.

Drumline at Paw Search 2017

Tickets on sale now for Paw Search at Penn State York

1/3/18

Tickets are on sale now for Penn State York Benefiting THON’s "Paw Search," which is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center on campus. Proceeds from the talent show go to the campus THON committee's effort to raise money to find a cure for pediatric cancer through THON, the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon.

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