What is a mini-thon?

What is a mini-thon?

Mini-THON is a Four Diamonds program coordinated by students in K-12 schools across Pennsylvania and neighboring states.

How long is a Minithon?

12-hour
The Event. Our Mini-THON is a non-profit, annual fundraiser consisting of a 12-hour, no-sitting event. The participants, called “dancers”, are high school students of all grades, who raise a minimum amount in order to participate.

What are the Four Diamonds of Thon?

Christopher’s story of a knight’s quest for courage, wisdom, honesty and strength was the inspiration for the name Four Diamonds.

How do you start a mini thon?

Follow these simple steps to take your event virtual:

1. Pick a virtual event date.
2. Share the news and encourage people to fundraise.
3. Plan what events you want to have.
4. Ask your community to help!
5. Send out information and have fun!

Where does mini thon money go?

Billed as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, THON now has raised more than $203 million through its history. The money goes to the Four Diamonds charity, which supports research for a cure and families whose children get treatment at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

How do I add offline donations to donor drive?

Once logged in, look to the upper left-hand corner of the page for Donations which is the 4th icon in the black header. Hover over this with your mouse and a dropdown menu will appear. Select Add Offline Donation Visit www.Walk4theAnimals.com.

What donor drive means?

Donation drives allow individuals and groups to donate new, unused or used items to those who really need them. For example, clothing, hand sanitizer, and canned food are all popular donation items that could keep people warm, safe, and fed.

How long is Penn State Thon?

46-hour
After the pandemic created a mostly at-home Penn State Thon last year, the 46-hour event is officially underway at the Bryce Jordan Center.

What does 4 diamonds stand for?

The four diamonds that make up the large diamond portrayed in the logo represent four-character qualities found in every Four Diamonds child: Courage, Wisdom, Honesty, and Strength.

Where does thon money go?

Four Diamonds charity
Billed as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, THON now has raised more than $203 million through its history. The money goes to the Four Diamonds charity, which supports research for a cure and families whose children get treatment at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

How much does Thon cost?

THON is a 46-hour event that will take place on February 18-20, 2022 at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, PA. There is no cost for admission, and there are no tickets required to attend THON Weekend.