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March 19, 2024

Aubrey Mora: A Social Worker’s Childhood Cancer Journey Coming Full Circle

Aubrey Mora is one of the dedicated Four Diamonds social workers at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Her days are spent helping families facing childhood …

March 15, 2024

Putting Family First: Jamie Boyer and her role as the Pediatric Clinic Manager

Jamie Boyer believes one thing above all others: family first. As far as Jamie is concerned, that’s all you need to know. The entire Pediatric …

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February 23, 2024

Daniel Minnucci: Building Trust Through Faith During Cancer

The Blessing of Chaplaincy Services During Childhood Cancer Four Diamonds families are blessed to have a dedicated chaplaincy services available to them to take care …

February 7, 2024

Logan: Cancer, Treasures, and a Mother’s Intuition

When it comes to facing childhood cancer, mother knows best. Call it mother’s intuition, maternal instinct, however you refer to it, Four Diamonds mom, Jennifer, …

January 31, 2024

Madilyn: Her Eyes Tell Her Story

Learning About a Childhood Cancer Diagnosis Madilyn has big, beautiful blue eyes that light up a room. But shortly before her first birthday, her eyes …

January 5, 2024

Jay Jacunski: A Tribute From His Brother

The following is the speech that was given by AJ Jacunski during THON 2023 Family Hour about his brother Jay and what THON means to …

November 24, 2023

DMAIG: Staying Involved With THON After Graduation

Over the course of their time in college, many Penn State students spend countless hours volunteering with Penn State THON™, a student-run philanthropy committed to …

November 20, 2023

How to Teach and Involve Children in Philanthropy

Research shows that children who participate in philanthropic activities thrive mentally, emotionally and physically. Adolescents that serve their communities usually have better physical health and …

November 10, 2023

Marcus: Welcome to Survivorship

The Journey to Cancer Survivorship Begins Five years—a significant and important milestone for someone who has beaten cancer. Although cancer survivorship begins the first day …

September 29, 2023

Monica: Surviving, Thriving and Inspiring

Developing Strength During Cancer Four Diamonds young adult Monica was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of two. A soft-tissue tumor was growing in …