2017 THON - Lend Some Helping "Support"
Brothers,
As THON 2017 approaches on February 17th, we are asking for any donation, big or small, to continue the fight against pediatric cancer. This year Theta Chi will have 2 dancers, Frank Donato and Brennan Bench, who will be dancing along side 2 girls from our partner organization, Tapestry. In addition to this, we have multiple brothers who will be attempting to dance all 46 in the stands in support of not only Brennan and Frank but for every family involved in THON. Brothers Ryan Campbell, Jordan Reed, Thomas Strnad, and Joey Saylor have been involved in committees throughout the year and will continue these duties during the weekend.
This year I have had the privilege to be a part of THON's mission to help those fighting pediatric cancer as a Family Relations Captain. I have first hand seen the struggles that not only children currently fighting the disease but also those who have beat it are facing. Numerous times this year I have made the drive to Hershey Medical Center for events and I cannot even imagine doing this week in and week out trying to make your child better. I have seen children who are forced to constantly poison their own bodies in order to kill this horrible disease. I have seen children relapse, go back into treatment, lose hair and once again become a shadow of their former self. No child should ever have to go through this.
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However, I have also seen the hope, strength, and community that THON provides. It is difficult to put into words how much THON means to these families. Not only the weekend in the middle of February but all of the events throughout the year. They provide an escape from all other aspects of life and allow them to simply have fun. Being involved in THON allows Penn State students to not only help these children beat cancer but also to be mentors in the subsequent years. We can teach them a lot and they teach us as well.
Please consider donating to this amazing cause and help us in our final push towards THON 2017. Theta Chi, THON, and the Four Diamonds truly appreciate every cent donated. Alumni like you make all the difference.
For The Kids,
Stephen Sandford