South Fayette hosts Mini-THON
South Fayette High School student government will hold its fourth annual Mini-THON at 6 p.m. May 6 in the high school gym. The Mini-THON is an overnight, 12-hour dance-athon modeled after Penn State’s THON. Students in ninth through 12th grade form teams and raise money leading up to the event.
All of the money raised benefits the Four Diamonds organization, which supports families and children who are fighting pediatric cancer. The overnight portion of the event is a celebration of the students’ efforts as well as a chance for them to see how they can positively impact the lives of others.
Students spend the evening dancing, playing games and eating. At the end of the event, the winning team will be revealed as well as the total amount of money raised. Last year, students, teachers and local businesses helped to raise more than $43,000.
To donate, visit the South Fayette School District website at www.southfayette.org and follow the Mini-THON link.
The high school will host a Mini-THON community session from 7:30 and 9 p.m. May 6. The public can play games, watch the students dance and participate in raffles/giveaways.