Four Diamonds Mini-THON® is a K-12 opportunity for students to be empowered as leaders in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. Students gain work ready skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving, while promoting teamwork, creativity and spirit within their schools.
As a year-long fundraising effort, Mini-THON® is an excellent way for students to get involved in philanthropy and engage their school and local community. This effort culminates with a multi-hour, fun-filled event involving games, music, dancing, activities and more!
Mini-THONs are modeled after the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THONTM) and have been making a difference in the lives of kids and families fighting pediatric cancer. With tens of thousands of student volunteers in more than 200 schools, Mini-THONs are bringing hope to families in need and giving back to their community. During the 2023-2024 school year, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools raised more than $6.2 million for Four Diamonds. See how dollars raised by Mini-THON are making a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer by providing world-class medical care and life-saving research.
“Mini-THON has had a profound impact on our student leaders at Unionville High School. I have seen them become more personally invested in the success of our fundraisers–not for the purpose of receiving service hours or recognition–but because they are dedicated to living the mission of Four Diamonds. This year I watched the students rise to greatness, embodying the idea of service above self and working together to reach a lofty goal. Mini-THON is the greatest kind of leadership training because the students proudly own the entire process.”
– Faith Dilworth, Mini-THON advisor at Unionville High School
Join the thousands of students who are focused on one goal – providing hope to children and families fighting childhood cancer.
Four Diamonds is committed to helping you launch a successful Mini-THON at your school, and starting a Mini-THON is easy with these three steps!
1. Recruit Friends ・ 2. Select an Advisor ・ 3. Plan an Event Date
Four Diamonds has many resources to make planning a Mini-THON easy. Four Diamonds provides training materials and step-by-step guides for making your Mini-THON a great success. To get started, reach out to our team using the form below.
Four Diamonds Mini-THON® is the official charity partner of the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC), and we are uniting in our shared goals of empowering students, developing leaders and inspiring acts of service. Student Council leaders throughout Pennsylvania are invited to join this powerful movement to conquer childhood cancer. Here’s how students can make a difference:
To get started, contact Four Diamonds Mini-THON at 717-531-6086 or MiniTHONinfo@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
“The partnership between Four Diamonds and PASC benefits students individually and collectively. By bringing together unique knowledge and experience from both organizations, we can expand our impact to a broader population and empower students in more ways.” – Jeff, Mini-THON advisor
The annual Four Diamonds Mini-THON Leadership Summit provides an opportunity for students and advisors to network and share ideas with other Mini-THON schools while receiving training from qualified professionals. This is a FREE event for current and prospective Mini-THON students and advisors!
Thank you to our event sponsor, MI Windows and Doors, for your continued support!
| Courage Award Marissa Jacobs, Lancaster Country Day School |
Wisdom Award Catherine Booth, Camp Hill High School |
| Honesty Award Payton Shoenfelt, Manheim Central High School |
Strength Award Leah Allewelt, Susquenita High School |
| Mini-THON for All Conestoga High School |
Excellence in Mini-THON Leadership Samantha Lecher, Philadelphia Academy Charter School |
| Christopher Millard Legacy Award Pen Argyl Area High School |
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To give a gift to Four Diamonds through Mini-THON, donate to a Mini-THON school or a student participant.
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