MiniTHON
What is Upper Merion’s Mini-THON?
Upper Merion’s Mini-THON is an event modeled after Penn State’s annual Dance Marathon (THON) that raises money for The Four Diamonds, an organization devoted to fighting pediatric cancer. Upper Merion's Mini-THON consists of six consecutive hours where students dance and participate in a variety of activities. At the end of the event, the winning grade is announced and the total amount of money raised is revealed.
Upper Merion started its own Mini-THON program in 2013 and has been helping the Four Diamonds Fund fight pediatric cancer ever since.
While the Upper Merion Mini-THON consists of grades competing against one another, our students take the event’s motto—For The Kids—to heart. One hour during the Mini-THON is dedicated to hearing stories from families and children who have been helped by the Four Diamonds Fund. The children’s presence at our Mini-THON helps participants understand the importance of the event. Planning meetings and small fundraisers and events occur throughout the school year. The event itself is held annually in the spring. If students are interested in joining, they should follow the Mini-THON Schoology group for more information.
One day, we will dance in celebration of beating cancer, but for now, we dance for the cure.
Mini-THON Advisors:
Mrs. Ebersole: lebersole@umasd.org, Room A207
Mrs. Himler: lhimler@umamsd.org, Room A327
Interested? Join our Schoology page for more information:
https://umasd.schoology.com/
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