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FOSTER THE MAGIC: This photo was taken by PennState Freshman Ashtyn Cartwright during their THON. THON was accompanied by the theme "Foster the Magic", featuring students holding up diamonds with their hands to support the event and organization.

Saving and Changing Lives: Mini-Thon event returns to Carlisle

Jillian Grimes, News Editor March 13, 2023

In the U.S. 16,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, it is the prime cause of childhood death, according to PennState Health's Four Diamonds’ program. Four Diamonds’ approach to childhood...

A poster detailing the spirit days before Mini-THON. The spirit days are used to garner enthusiasm for Friday's event.

Mini-THON returns to Carlisle High School

JT Kuhn, A&E Writer March 20, 2018

Mini-THON, an event that balances a lot of activity with fundraising for the Four Diamonds Fund, is returning to Carlisle High School. Mini-THON is an event for young adults to inspire leadership and...

Mr. Erb counts change during Mini-THON club's annual Stall Day. The fundraiser raised $940 for the Four Diamonds Fund.

Fighting childhood cancer one penny at a time

Scott Bowser, News writer March 21, 2016

ar, CHS hosts Mini-THON, an emulation of Penn State’s THON. The event will be held on April 29th from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The proceeds go to the Penn State Hershey Four Diamonds Fund. The group provides...

The second annual Color Splash Run/Walk will be held on April 2 on the CHS cross country field.

Hues of help: CHS to host second annual Color Splash run/walk

Ariel Parker, News writer March 18, 2016

It's spring! It’s also time for the CHS Color Splash 5K run/walk. This event will be held rain or shine on April 2, starting at 10 am (sign in time begins at 8:30 am).  According to the registration...

This years Mini-THON theme will be "Life in Color," and it will be held on April 29 2016.

Preparing for MiniTHON: A student perspective

Maya Black, Student life writer and photographer December 15, 2015

Mini-THON is a dance marathon event students from Carlisle High School go to to raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund, a program that collects money to children who are suffering from cancer. Raising...

The Color Splash run, held April 11, raised almost $3000 for the Four Diamonds Fund.

Inaugural Color Splash raises money for Four Diamonds Fund

Morgan Dellinger, News writer April 15, 2015

In a flurry of color, CHS helped children fight their battle against cancer. The Color Splash run/walk on Saturday, April 11 had a huge turn out. The goal that organizer Devon Collier and her group...

Register today for the CHS Color Splash and get a free t-shirt!

Run into color, run for a cause

Morgan Dellinger, News writer March 11, 2015

The Color Splash is a 5K walk/run for people in Carlisle to donate money to the Four Diamonds Fund. The Color Splash is on April 11 at the cross country course at Carlisle High School. It starts at 10:00,...

Mini-Thon will be held this year on March 20-21.

Have you Herd? MiniTHON moved to March 20-21

Morgan Dellinger, News writer March 1, 2015

MiniTHON is coming up March 20-21. According to club members, MiniTHON was moved from Feburary 6-7 because there was not enough time for the students to raise as much money as they could.  Also there...

Student council members, several seen here at the winter pep rally, are preparing for a fun-filled Winter Week.  Winter Week will end with Mini-THON, which is held to raise money for pediatric cancer patients.

Student Council preps for Winter Ball and Winter Week

Scott Bowser, News writer January 21, 2015

Temperatures are low and the heels are high. That can only mean one thing: Winter Ball is just around the corner. On January 31, CHS will have its annual Winter Ball at Whispering Pines on McClure's...

Mini Thon is raising money for the Four Diamonds Fund.

Have You Herd? Mini Thon

Morgan Dellinger, News writer January 13, 2015

The Mini-Thon Club is a club at Carlisle High School that is really dedicated to helping children with pediatric cancer. The Mini-Thon event, a fundraiser for the Four Diamonds Fund, is a twelve hour...

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