CHS organizes Mini-THON to support Four Diamonds fund
Carlisle plans to hold a mini-THON based after Penn State’s THON, as seen in the picture.
A new and exciting event is being planned this year to involve Carlisle High School and the community. This year is the first ever CHS Mini-THON.
There are many mini-thons that occur throughout the nation, but there has never been one in the Carlisle area. Justine Douglas, a junior at Carlisle High School, suggested the idea and the district decided that it was a worthwhile event to sponsor.
“It looked like a lot of fun, and many other schools have been doing it. Also, it’s for a great cause, ” Douglas said.
Mini-THONs typically last for 12 hours, and during those 12 hours no one can sit down. Different events take place throughout the whole time as well as live performances and sometimes a DJ.
At Carlisle High School, the mini-thon will be taking place all throughout the McGowan building. All of the various activities will be happening in different rooms.
CHS organizes Mini-THON to support Four Diamonds fund
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The CHS Mini-THON will allow students the chance to make an impact on many lives.
Carlisle High School junior Andee Orsini said, “I think Mini-THON is a good idea because it gives students a chance to have fun and raise money for a good cause.”
This event takes a lot of time and effort to make it great. There is a large staff working behind the scenes to plan all of the games and entertainment available to those who come and participate.
Adrienne Christopher, a junior involved with this staff, said, “I decided to get involved with mini-THON because I love the fact that it’s a student organized group to help raise money for young kids with cancer. It’s such an amazing event for such an amazing cause; I just couldn’t resist signing up.”
The preparations for the CHS Mini-THON have just begun. Fundraisers are going to be taking place all through the year to raise as much money as possible. The Carlisle community’s involvement will determine the success of the event.
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Amanda Corrao • Oct 17, 2013 at 10:50 pm
I think this mini-thon is a really good idea. Im glad the school got convinced enough to do this. Especially because of the cause for young people with cancer. Thats always an important reason to fundraise.