The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) Benefiting THON is a family of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters. EMS Benefiting THON student leaders provide dedicated support to THON, the Four Diamonds Fund, and families whose lives have been touched by pediatric cancer. They provide EMS Benefiting THON's adopted families with emotional stability and build relationships that they will cherish far into the future. Their unwavering commitment motivates them to fundraise relentlessly and honorably, while remembering what THON is truly about: helping the families. We are One College, One Love, One Fight.
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EMS Benefiting THON in the News
- 2023: EMS dancer filled with excitement heading into THON
- 2021: Despite virtual THON, campaign challenges, EMS shatters fundraising goal
- 2018: EMS students reflect on THON journey and leadership behind the scenes
- 2018: Penn State Relay For Life executive director plans on lifelong cancer advocacy
- 2017: Family ties help EMS THON group, Four Diamonds families fight for cancer cure
- 2016: EMS benefiting THON dancers reflect on inspiration and support
- 2015: EMS THON: 5-peat - For the fifth consecutive year, EMS THON finishes first among general organizations
- 2015: EMS student’s years of dedication culminate with THON Diamond of Courage Award
- 2014: A Legacy in the Making: EMS THON finishes first among general organizations
- 2013: Third year in a row EMS THON first among general organizations
- 2011: EMS THON first among general organizations