Pennsbury’s Mini-THON A Huge Success

Pennsbury High School students led and hosted a mini-THON on Saturday, raising $33,581.23 for families of children fighting cancer.

Pennsbury’s participation related to the Penn State-led THON began last year with about 200 participants from the Falls Township school. This year, 300 or more students came together to form teams, fundraise and dance. The result was eight hours of dancing and fun at Pennsbury High School West.

For high schoolers organizing the event, it was a 12 hour day.

“I’ve learned a lot from leading so many kids,” said Jenna Dzelzgalvis, one of the two student leaders of the event. “It’s awesome to see the number of student participants grow so much [from last year to this year].”

Although the money raised for an worth cause is the most important, event like Mini-THONs give the students to get together and have a good time while making a difference.

“We want to know that the dancers are having a good time,” said Henry Bluestein, Pennsbury’s overall student chair.

“Pennsbury mini-THON has bridged the gaps between different social circles, bringing together a diverse group of students who work toward a common goal of conquering childhood cancer,” said  Bluestein.

Bluestein commented that the number of dollars raised isn’t as important as the fact that families are being helped.

The planning for the Mini-THON began back in August, and since then, the involved students have had regular meetings to go over fundraising techniques and the overall planning of the event.

“The money raised will help cover medical expenses for families that have children battling the disease, as well as support a comprehensive team of researchers seeking a cure,” district leaders said.

Last year, the fundraising event raised just under $20,000.