Radnor Middle School Hosting 1st Ever Mini-THON Dance Fundraiser

WAYNE, PA – Radnor Middle School is gearing up for its first-ever dance marathon event to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer.

The inaugural RMS Mini-THON will be held from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 13 in the school's main gym, auxiliary gym, and cafeteria.

Special activities are planned throughout the night. The evening will close with a reveal of the event's fundraising total.

The student-led dance marathon fundraiser will support Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

"I wanted to bring Mini-THON to Radnor Middle School for lots of reasons," 7th-grader Michael McNicholas said. "I wanted to raise awareness, find a cure and help other kids."

Modeled after the Penn State Dance Marathon, Four Diamonds Mini-THONs empower students to learn about event management and philanthropy by joining in the fight against childhood cancer, according to the Radnor Township School District.

Seventh-graders Lillian Games, Jun Jung, Paige Leflar, Sydney O'Shea and 8th-grader Tessa Klimowicz join McNicholas on the RMS leadership committee.

"It's really nice to know that the money we are fundraising is going to help," McNicholas said. "It makes me feel really good inside."

The money raised helps cover medical expenses for families that have children battling pediatric cancer and supports research for a cure, the district said.

Last year, more than 265 schools held Mini-THONs and raised a combined $6.4 million for Four Diamonds, according to the district.

"I'm excited for the entire event, especially human foosball and a line dance," McNicholas said. "The thing I am most excited for is our special guests. I can't reveal anything about them, but I'm excited to see the reactions when they walk in through the door."

In addition to the student chairs, the RMS leadership committee includes RMS teachers Chrisie Dougherty, Brad Lord, Megan Quarino and Jon Savitch and RMS parent Greg McNicholas.

Direct donations can be made to Four Diamonds online here.

Visit the RMS Mini-THON website for additional details on the upcoming event.

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