THON Alumni Launch Nationwide Virtual Run Fundraiser

Penn State’s Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group (DMAIG) is introducing “Hope From Coast 2 Coast,” a virtual run fundraiser leading up to THON 2017.

HFC2C will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 19, and it offers several options for participation based on desired involvement.

Participants can pick from four distances to run, and each one represents one of Christopher Millard’s Four Diamonds, from which the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey takes its name. The Courage Team walks or runs one mile, the Honesty Team walks or runs 3.1 miles, the Strength Team has the whole week to run #46FTK miles, and the Wisdom Team runs 135 miles (the distance between Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital and University Park). Those who pick Wisdom will put together a team of family and friends or can choose to be paired with other Penn State alumni.

“This event is for anyone who wants to continue the fight against pediatric cancer. Whether you’re a new runner, experienced runner or someone who just hates cancer and wants to help, this event is for you. Join supporters from around the country to run, walk and just plain kick cancer’s butt,” the event’s website states.

Sign up, create a fundraising page, and pick a team here. DMAIG will then email further instructions and information about fundraising for the event. For questions, contact Hope From Coast 2 Coast Director Darla Zechhin at darla.zechhin@gmail.com or by phone at (267) 760-7159.