Looking to capture the spirit of Penn State’s THON 2010? In addition to the Feb. 19-21 event at University Park, Penn State Alumni Association chapters from Atlanta to New York are hosting galas to benefit THON and The Four Diamonds Fund. Help the kids by attending these glittery galas and events.
2010 Hope Gala: It’s Up to You, New York!
Friday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Penn Staters in the New York City area will gather at Manhattan’s trendy nightspot Capitale for the second annual “Hope Gala.” Last year’s inaugural event raised more than $10,000. In addition to dining and dancing, this year’s gala is being hosted by former Penn State and NFL star LaVar Arrington.
Diamonds Over Georgia 2010
Friday, Feb. 5, at 8:00 p.m.
Deep in the Heart of Dixie, the Penn State Alumni Association’s Greater Atlanta Chapter is preparing for the fourth annual “Diamonds Over Georgia Gala,” benefitting The Four Diamonds Fund (THON 2010) and Camp Sunshine, a group helping children with cancer in Atlanta. Dancing, drinks and divine hors
d'oeuvres will be on tap.
Blue White Ball, 4 Diamonds, 3 Rivers, One Dream
Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Join fellow Penn Staters at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field on Super Bowl Eve for the second “Blue White Ball,” benefitting THON 2010 and The Four Diamonds Fund. Last year’s inaugural event raised more than $10,000 For the Kids.
Liberty Ball 2010: A Knight for the Kids
Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:00 p.m.
The Penn State Alumni Association’s Philadelphia Chapter hosts its popular “Liberty Ball” for the fifth year. Three-course dinner, cocktails and entertainment will highlight the evening at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Knight of Diamonds in the District
Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
Save the date! Get a jump on contributing to THON 2011 by joining Penn State alums and friends for “Knight of Diamonds in the District” at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., for an evening of first-class dining and entertainment.
Photo by Annemarie Mountz THON 2010 will be Feb. 19-21 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus. THON started in 1972 and, since 1977, has raised more than $61 million for The Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The Four Diamonds Fund’s mission is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children and their families and supporting comprehensive care and innovative research. THON 2009 raised more than $7.49 million for The Four Diamonds Fund.
For more information on THON or to make a donation, visit the THON Web site.
For more information on DMAIG, the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group, visit the group’s Web site and calendar of events.
Other Web sites:
The Four Diamonds Fund
Penn State Hershey Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital
