Upper St. Clair To Hold Itty Bitty Mini-THON

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA - It’s a win-win situation: Parents can enjoy a rare kid-free evening while kids enjoy a fun-filled night that raises money for a good cause.

Upper St. Clair’s third annual Itty Bitty Mini-THON will occur Jan. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the high school. The event for children from preschool through grade six, will provide games, crafts, a G-rated movie and snacks. High school students will lead the activities with adult supervision.

The cost is $25 per child; $35 for two children; or $40 for three or more children. All proceeds benefit Four Diamonds, an organization that assists children who are battling cancer and their families at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey.

Families can register here for the Itty Bitty Mini-THON online at

This year marks the third year for the Upper St. Clair High School Mini-THON. Students raised $17,531 and $41,098, respectively, in 2016-17 and 2017-18. This year, students hope to raise $50,000.

Students raise monies through a variety of events and fundraisers – culminating in a 12-hour event beginning at 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday. The third annual USC Mini-THON is set for April 5.

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