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The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon Benefiting the Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering Childhood Cancer Dear (Insert Family or Friend’s name here), Did you know that, on average, 46 children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the United States? There are almost 40,000 children currently undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer, yet pediatric cancer research funding still lags far behind adult cancer research funding. Sadly, more U.S. children die each year from pediatric cancer than any other type of disease. Every year, (org name) joins more than 350 Penn State student organizations to fight pediatric cancer through the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately known as THON. THON’s mission is to conquer childhood cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of the Four Diamonds Fund. THON is a yearlong fundraising effort that culminates in February with a 46-hour, no- sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon. Last year, THON raised a record-breaking $10.68 million for children battling cancer and gave nearly 96% of all of the funds raised directly to the Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Four Diamonds supports a team of pediatric oncology specialists, enables research through the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Institute, and offsets the costs of treatment that insurance does not cover. Every donation helps. For $25, the Four Diamonds Fund can provide one hour of music therapy for a child undergoing treatment. $100 buys one hour of cancer research, including salary and supplies. $300 can help buy a wig for a child who has lost his or her hair. Additionally, THON has contributed $10 million to the construction of a new, free-standing Children’s Hospital at Hershey Medical Center. Everyone in (org name) is very passionate about THON and helping the kids! I would greatly appreciate if you would join us in the fight to conquer pediatric cancer by making a gift to THON today. You can give online at www.THON.org or with a check made payable to the 210 Hetzel Union Building, University Park, PA 16802-6601 1.800.392.THON www.THON.org
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The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance MarathonBenefiting the Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering
Childhood Cancer
Dear (Insert Family or Friend’s name here),
Did you know that, on average, 46 children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the United States? There are almost 40,000 children currently undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer, yet pediatric cancer research funding still lags far behind adult cancer research funding. Sadly, more U.S. children die each year from pediatric cancer than any other type of disease.
Every year, (org name) joins more than 350 Penn State student organizations to fight pediatric cancer through the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately known as THON. THON’s mission is to conquer childhood cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of the Four Diamonds Fund. THON is a yearlong fundraising effort that culminates in February with a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon.
Last year, THON raised a record-breaking $10.68 million for children battling cancer and gave nearly 96% of all of the funds raised directly to the Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Four Diamonds supports a team of pediatric oncology specialists, enables research through the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Institute, and offsets the costs of treatment that insurance does not cover.
Every donation helps. For $25, the Four Diamonds Fund can provide one hour of music therapy for a child undergoing treatment. $100 buys one hour of cancer research, including salary and supplies. $300 can help buy a wig for a child who has lost his or her hair. Additionally, THON has contributed $10 million to the construction of a new, free-standing Children’s Hospital at Hershey Medical Center.
Everyone in (org name) is very passionate about THON and helping the kids! I would greatly appreciate if you would join us in the fight to conquer pediatric cancer by making a gift to THON today. You can give online at www.THON.org or with a check made payable to the Penn State Dance Marathon. Please be sure to add my organization’s name and number, (org name, org #), to the memo section of the check. For your convenience, I have included a blue return envelope. Please return your gift by January 10, 2013, or as soon as possible after that date. I cannot thank you enough for your support. Together, we will make a difference in the life of a child!
For The Kids,
210 Hetzel Union Building, University Park, PA 16802-6601 1.800.392.THON www.THON.org
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance MarathonBenefiting the Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering
Childhood Cancer
P.S. You may be able to double or triple your impact through the support of your employer! Find out if your company will match your gift at www.matching.psu.edu.
210 Hetzel Union Building, University Park, PA 16802-6601 1.800.392.THON www.THON.org
