For decades, Penn State students have been raising money to help fight childhood cancer. On Friday, students will celebrate the 50th anniversary of THON, which started back in 1973. JessKartalija reports
“Fifty years in we are still fighting, $190 million later, countless emotional support that we have provided to our families. We have helped over 4,800 families battling childhood cancer at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital,” Merritt said.
The pandemic meant a shift to a virtual THON last year, but students still raised more than $10.6 million for Four Diamonds. “We have now raised $190 million for our sole beneficiary, Four Diamonds. And all of that money goes directly towards funding critical research in pursuit of a cure, for ensuring that none of our families have to see a single medical bill when they’re going through cancer treatment,” Merritt said.On Friday, Jessica Kartalija will be live from Penn State starting at 4 p.m., just as the big event kicks off.
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