Mini-THON Comes Close to Breaking Six Year Old Record

By Kayla Weeast 

Pen Argyl High School held its annual Mini-THON on March 15. Last year Mini-THON raised $36,374.45 for children with pediatric cancer. The Mini-THON Leadership team worked hard to organize a fun time for all those who attended Mini-THON this year. Some of the activities included mattress surfing, dodgeball, volleyball, and karaoke. 

Tegan Ballas, senior, said, “Mini-THON is an event we hold at the high school that raises money for Four Diamonds, which is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping pediatric cancer patients and their families! The money we raise helps to cover the costs of medical bills, gives families food and gas vouchers, and goes toward medical research. The money Mini-THONs across PA and surrounding states raised last year went toward a clinical trial and research study for a new drug that fights Neuroblastoma!”

Maddie Dietz, sophomore, said, “Mini-THON is a time where we can get everyone together for a whole day and make the most of it by raising money to help conquer childhood cancer with lots of dancing and fun activities. I feel it helps bring the school together while also allowing everybody to have lots of fun and show their support.”

Not only does Pen Argyl High School raise money for Four Diamonds, they also host other events to raise even more money. 

Ballas said, “Our Mini-THON does a bunch of fundraisers throughout the year! We have our annual Powderpuff game, our Paint Nights, Dine and Donates, and Stall Day! We also participate in Push Week which registers people for DonorDrive so more donations can come through there!”