Have you caught your breath
yet? As the THON 2008 total went up, with the announcement of $6,615,318.04 for
the kids, alumni phones were ringing across the nation. Emails were sent in a
flurry. Google status messages were full of Penn State Pride. Facebook profiles
got updates with incredible news. Wherever you were when you heard, you knew
THON 2008 had made its mark, that the dancers, volunteers, and fundraisers had
made an incredible difference. Things would never be the same. The word "hope"
would never be the same. Neither would the number 6.6. Or the theme song to
Monday Night Football. The BJC would never be the same. And most importantly,
the Hershey Medical Center received the incredible gift that comes from the
courage, wisdom, honesty, and strength that takes over our hearts for 46
incredible hours. And all for the kids.
Sunday afternoon, and all
through the week, alumni ever were buzzing with THON energy. But it's not just
February when alumni are spreading the word and raising funds; it's throughout
the year. Below are some highlights from our most recent alumni events, and a
few post-THON announcement to help keep the energy going. Don't forget to stay
in touch as we keep the information coming. For more information, please email
Daniel at editor@dmaig.org or Bill at secretary@dmaig.org, or for more about
events, write to Emily at regionalevents@dmaig.org.
Did you hear the new "For
the Kids" song by Mick Byrd? Mick, Charles Millard's son-in-law revealed the
song live THON weekend, and with all proceeds going to THON, you can learn more
at ftkcd.com.
THON in the Press
THON Express trekked the
135 miles from the Hershey Medical Center to the BJC, braving some of the toughest weather any runner may face. Join
the applause and learn more with their local
coverage from WHP.
THON and DMAIG are back in
the AlumnInsider! Read the intro, and then click to learn more! DMAIG Hosts Thon Alums Thon smashed all
records this year as the more than 700 dancers and thousands of student
volunteers raised $6,615,318.04 for the kids. Coming back to Penn State to be a part of the largest and most successful
student-run philanthropy in the world were hundreds of former Thon dancers and
volunteers. The Thon alums connected with Thon 2008 through activities
organized by the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group (DMAIG). Full
Story
Upcoming Events
April
11
The
Philadelphia Phillies present Penn State Night at the Ballpark!
Join us for an evening at Citizens
Bank ballpark where past, present, and future Penn Staters cheer on the
Phillies with proceeds of ticket sales benefiting Penn State's Dance Marathon! We are inviting alumni from
around the Delaware Valley to participate in what we hope will be a great event. Purchase
your tickets NOW by visiting www.phillies.com/pennstate for Friday, April
11, 2008 at 7:05 pm.
Recent Events
6th Annual Onward Upward
Basketball Challenge Breaks $26K!
The Onward Upward Basketball Challenge, held February 9 at Council Rock High School, raised over $26,180 for THON. This brings the
six-year total to greater than $74,000! A team of Penn State alumni captained by Joe Hoelscher ('03) raised over
$5,000 in winning the money raising portion of the event. Another team of Penn State alumni, captained by Matt Muldoon ('01), won the
tournament in dominating fashion. Also, Adena Comrey, a Four Diamonds Family
member, gave an emotional speech to the audience at the event to help them
better understand the cause they had all contributed to. Updates,
pictures, and news coverage is available at http://www.onwardupward.com
DC THON Night Out
The Metro Washington
Chapter held a THON Night Out on January 25 at RFD with all of the proceeds
from the open bar going to THON. About 350 people came out for the event
and they raised close to $5,000 that night. With their July event, and
donations, they were able to donate $7,500 to THON 2008!
NYC THON Nights Out
The NYC Chapter hosted
a three-hour open bar at Town Tavern on Friday, January 25. By
all measures it was a huge success! The official total was around 90
people, which was perfect for the space. We charged a $40 cover and raised
$2,000 for THON. The bar is already excited to host the second annual
event next January!
On
Saturday, January 26, the chapter hosted a THON Night Out at Still in New York City. Over 170 people came out to support THON, and
the event raised almost $2000!
Missed Out???
If you were busy and never read past email updates or you accidentally deleted one, check out recent email updates at here.
-----
DMAIG promises to promote a continuing relationship
between students
and alumni who care about THON by providing opportunities for alumni to
give time, money and resources to aid in the
conquering of childhood cancer.
Dan Halperin
editor@dmaig.org
Bill O'Tormey
secretary@dmaig.org
