~~Origin of a Super Hero~~
Our little Bubba was diagnosed with stage III neuroblastoma on May 15, 2007~ the day before his second birthday. While in the hospital for treatment, he received a Vermont Teddy Bear dressed up like Superman. Instead of an “S” on the costume, however, there was a “B.”The bear became known as “Bub the super bear.” Well, if that bear was a hero, then our Bub certainly was. He faced numerous treatments and tests with a smile on his face and a joy and courage that we all hope to emulate. So our Bubba became Bub, and then Super Bub, Super Hero extraordinaire, and a super hero was born. Read More...
SUPER HEROES UNITE!
It has been said that awareness is more than just knowledge. With awareness, comes responsibility. Awareness should change us; cause us to act. While we may have a desire to act on our knowledge, we may not know what we can do. Fortunately, there are many groups and organizations all over the world who offer many opportunities to get involved in the fight for our kids. Each month, Super Bub's Super Heroes highlights one of these groups as a way to arm you with knowledge, and give you ideas on how you can get involved.
Our Super Hero team of the month is... THON!
It has been said that awareness is more than just knowledge. With awareness, comes responsibility. Awareness should change us; cause us to act. While we may have a desire to act on our knowledge, we may not know what we can do. Fortunately, there are many groups and organizations all over the world who offer many opportunities to get involved in the fight for our kids. Each month, Super Bub's Super Heroes highlights one of these groups as a way to arm you with knowledge, and give you ideas on how you can get involved.
Our Super Hero team of the month is... THON!
© 2010 SuperBub's SuperHeroes
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the LORD, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I give Egypt for your ransom,
Cush and Seba in your stead.
Isaiah 43:2-3
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the LORD, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I give Egypt for your ransom,
Cush and Seba in your stead.
Isaiah 43:2-3
LOVE JOY HOPE PEACE
COURAGE STRENGTH LIGHT
In 1973, a small group of dedicated Penn State students held our first Dance Marathon. That year, 34 dancers participated and raised $2,000. Since then, THON’s presence in the Penn State community has grown exponentially. THON now has 15,000 student volunteers, 700 dancers, and has raised more than $61 million, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital.
THON is now a year-long effort that raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. With the support of students from all across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and THON Alumni all around the world, we continue to make great strides towards finding a cure for all childhood cancers!
The mission of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon is to conquer pediatric cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of The Four Diamonds Fund. Together we will find a cure.
This year's Dance Marathon was held February 19-21 and raised a total of $7,838,054.36!
Congratulations to THON for an extremely successful event! We're proud to stand with you in the fight to find a cure for childhood cancer!
THON is now a year-long effort that raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. With the support of students from all across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and THON Alumni all around the world, we continue to make great strides towards finding a cure for all childhood cancers!
The mission of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon is to conquer pediatric cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of The Four Diamonds Fund. Together we will find a cure.
This year's Dance Marathon was held February 19-21 and raised a total of $7,838,054.36!
Congratulations to THON for an extremely successful event! We're proud to stand with you in the fight to find a cure for childhood cancer!
