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Joesph Vincent Paterno - 1926-2012
On his request, we remember Joe in spirit on behalf of THON -
DMAIG Reception Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of THON
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm - Nittany Lion Inn Boardroom -
DMAIG Alumni Give Back
Please help DMAIG assist Four Diamonds patients this year by providing XBox 360 games for their new rooms! -
THON 2012: Brighten Every Journey Logo Revealed
A journey can be lonely when taken alone, but it can be most memorable when shared with others.....
| FRIDAY 7:45 PM Hope Express Human Tunnel 9:00 PM Café 210 West Alumni Gathering SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Breakfast/Networking Reception (Location: Robb Hall, Hintz) 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM DMAIG Closed Board Meeting (Location: SDA Conference Rooms, Hintz) 2:20 PM – 3:05 PM DMAIG Alumni Tours (BJC) 3:10 PM – 3:20 PM DMAIG On-Stage Recognition (BJC) 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 2nd Annual DMAIG THON Weekend Reception (Nittany Lion Inn) |
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 5:00-7:00pm - Nittany Lion Inn Boardroom Join DMAIG as we honor and celebrate the past 40 years of THON and The Four Diamonds Fund. The reception will include a Four Diamonds Family story, representatives from the Penn State Alumni Association, as well as recognition of our regional events and dancers. Will will also be presenting 3 alumni rewards. RSVP Today! Event Emcee: Kevin Kelly, Former Penn State Football Kicker Speakers: Roger Williams (President of Penn State Alumni Association), Charles Millard (Four Diamonds Fund Co-Founder), and the Ray Demmy Family For More Information on THON 2012 Weekend please click here! |
NYC Event Benefiting THON
Submitted by Technology on Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:03Calling all Penn Staters! M1-5 (52 Walker Street New York, NY 10013) in New York City will be hosting an after work charity event to Benefit THON. 10% of all food and drinks will be donated to Penn State Dance Marathon between the hours of 5pm and 12am on Tuesday February 7th. Optional donations will be collected throughout the night, but come, bring your friends, and your appetite and help raise money for THON!
2012 DMAIG Dancers Selected
Submitted by Technology on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:10Throughout the THON 2012 fundraising season, several alumni pairs competed to raise the most money For The Kids in hopes to dance during THON Weekend on behalf of DMAIG. We would now like to congratulate our representing dancer couples: Jaci Mayer & Caity Rogowski, and Christopher Barrella & Max Thompson!
As alumni dancers removed from the undergraduate body, they could especially use help throughout the weekend. To show your support, we highly encourage that you make dancer mail for our dancer couples! For more information on how to make dancer mail, visit http://thon.org/students/mail_call
When addressing your mail to our DMAIG dancers, please refer to the following dancer numbers:
Jaci Mayer - 281A
Caity Rogowski - 281B
Christopher Barrella - 282A
Max Thompson - 282B
All mail is due by February 9th, so make yours today!
4th Annual Boston Night Out to Support THON
Submitted by Technology on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 18:54The PSU Boston Philanthropy Committee needs your help to make this year's fundraiser a huge success!
What: 4th Annual Boston Night Out to support THON
When: February 11th2012, 7-10pm
Where: The Greatest Bar, 262 Friends Street, Boston MA
Cost: $10 (members) $12 (non-members) for pre-registration, $15 at the door
The theme for THON 2012 is “Brighten Every Journey. Last year, THON raised $9.5 million dollars for the Four Diamonds Fund, in their hopes to find a cure for pediatric cancer. This year, we want to help THON surpass that total, but we will need your help by joining us for the 4th Annual THON Night Out in Boston. The event will take place in the Boston Room (4th floor) at The Greatest Bar (www.thegreatestbar.com) on February 11th from 7pm-10pm. This year’s THON night out will consist of a trivia night with a special grand prize (TBA)! Throughout the night there will be a small raffle, a THON weekend mail station, drink specials (FTK), and a special presentation.
**Please note only cash and checks will be accepted for raffle items and tickets. All proceeds will go to THON!
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the event or make a tax-deductible donation toward THON, please contact Victoria Thompson at philanthropy@psuboston.org.
We are also seeking donations for trivia prizes! Please contact Victoria at philanthropy@psuboston.org if you are able to do so.
Get Happy with the Hope Express
Submitted by Technology on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 18:51What: Enjoy great happy hour drink specials and support the Hope Express
When: Saturday, January 28th - 8:00-10:00PM
Where: Mad River, 410 Main Street, Manayunk, PA
Details: Between 8 and 10pm, all $5 cover charges will benefit the Hope Express and the Four Diamonds Fund, to help conquer childhood cancer.
The Hope Express raises awareness of the Four Diamonds Fund while bridging the gap between the patients at Hershey Medical Center and the students at Penn State. To find out more or DONATE NOW, visit thehopeexpress.org
Canning Weekend 4 Rescheduled
Submitted by Technology on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 18:43Due to the recent cancellation of the 3rd canning weekend this past week, THON has announced the move of the 4th canning weekend.
The 4th canning weekend will now be moved up one week from the February 10th-12th to February 3rd-5th.
