December 2010
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Dec 29th
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Inside the Finance Committee
Finance Number of Captains: 24  Number of Committee Members: 150 Committee’s role in THON: The Finance Captains and Committee Members are responsible for tracking THON’s total throughout the fundraising season. Captains work to count all monetary donations, manage checks and pledges, as well as assist THON Chairs and donors with all financial needs. Finance is the coordinator of...
Dec 28th
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Finance Overall Katherine Bird
Where are you from? Clarksville, MD Major? Accounting Why did you chose Penn State? The first time I visited Penn State, I was struck by the school spirit. I also loved the many opportunities and ability to meet new people and become involved with my school. What’s your favorite thing about Penn State? I really love the Penn State pride that each and every student has. It’s...
Dec 27th
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Dec 24th
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 22nd
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Inside the Hospitality Committee
Hospitality Number of Captains: 20  Number of Committee Members: 220 Committee’s role in THON: Provide all food, beverages, and accommodations for all THON events, including THON weekend when all Dancers and Captains must be fed for 46 hours. We work throughout the year to secure food donations from local, state, and national food corporations for THON events. Top 3 projects...
Dec 21st
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Dec 21st
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Hospitality Overall Erin Renninger
Where are you from? Mechanicsburg, PA Major? Human Development & Family Studies with a Psychology minor Why did you choose Penn State? Honestly, THON. My high school had its first Mini THON when I was senior and I fell in love with it there. I wanted the chance to be a part of the real THON at Penn State…guess that worked out! What’s your favorite Penn State memory? My favorite Penn...
Dec 20th
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Dec 19th
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How The Grinch Stole THON
This Friday, we’re bringing you a twist on a classic Holiday story. Written by a THON Captain, here is the story of How the Grinch Stole THON The Lions in Happy Valley liked dance maraTHON a lot, but the Grinch that lived on top of Mount Nittany did not. The Grinch hated THON with all of its joy. He hated the giving to little girls and little boys. It could be his head wasn’t screwed...
Dec 17th
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Dec 17th
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Dec 16th
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Dec 15th
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Dec 14th
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Dec 14th
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Inside the Merchandise Committee
Merchandise Color: Light Pink Number of Captains: 21  Number of Committee Members: 31 Committee’s Role in THON: The Merchandise committee promotes awareness of THON and raises money For The Kids by running the THON Store at sales throughout the year, during THON Weekend, and through online orders. We are also responsible for marketing the THON Store, designing new products, distributing 100...
Dec 14th
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Dec 13th
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Merchandise Overall Caroline Fitzgerald
Where are you from? Pittsburgh, PA Major? Marketing and Women’s Studies Why did you chose Penn State? I chose Penn State because of everything it has to offer.  It truly gives everyone an opportunity to branch out and explore their different interests.  At Penn State, you are not just limited to one thing when it comes to academia or extracurricular activities.  Because of this I believe...
Dec 13th
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Dec 12th
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Dec 11th
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Family Friday
The Becca Allen Family     Hi I am Liz Allen, from the Allen family and this is my little sister’s story. My little sister’s name is Rebecca or as we call her Becca. When she was born she seemed ok but after a while she would get these really bad ear infections.I noticed she would also bruise very easily. My mom took her to the pediatrician and they said she would be fine as long as they...
Dec 10th
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Suzanne Graney, Director of The Four Diamonds Fund
Last week, the THON Blog had the exciting opportunity to talk with Suzanne Graney, current Director of The Four Diamonds Fund at Hershey Medical Center. We talked about her history with The Fund, some of her goals as Director, and we asked her to share a little about herself so everyone in the THON community can get to know her a little better. Suzanne is a great asset to all of us here at THON...
Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 8th
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Inside the Technology Committee
Technology Color: Safety Green Number of Captains: 20 Number of Committee Members: None Committee’s Role in THON: Tech codes and maintains THON.org, a gateway to THON for thousands of potential donors and volunteers. In the information age, THON.org helps THON quickly and efficiently distribute important news and info to students, faculty, donors and anyone interested in THON, from anywhere...
Dec 8th
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Dec 7th
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Technology Overall Stef Recupero
Where are you from? West Chester, PA Major? Information Sciences and Technology Why did you choose Penn State?  Ever since I was a tween, I secretly knew I would always attend Penn State.  My Mom and Dad both went here so there was a lot of sneaky persuasion on their end.  When I finally was at the age to start seriously thinking about college, I realized Penn State had many of the qualities I was...
Dec 7th
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Dec 5th
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Meet Megan Eslinger
Throughout THON’s 33 year partnership with The Four Diamonds Fund, one common theme has endured, and it is was drives THON’s 15,000 volunteers still today. For The Kids. The children and their families who receive treatment at Hershey Medical Center are our inspiration throughout the year, and so it is only appropriate that the THON Blog’s new friday feature will be Family...
Dec 3rd
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Dec 2nd
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Dec 1st