From the Treasurer
Hi DMAIG! My name is Alex Shtraks, and I'm the treasurer of the Dance Marathon AIG. I’m now in my second year on the board, and have enjoyed the opportunity to get involved again since 2013! I graduated in December 2009, and as a previous Finance Captain, I had been looking for a way to get back involved in THON.
I’m responsible for overseeing the AIG’s financials and helping my fellow board members plan for and execute all of the projects and initiatives that we take on every year. We recently completed our latest Alumni Give Back initiative, in which you helped send 100 Chemo Ducks to Hershey Medical Center. This year, we’re planning for our biggest fundraising campaign yet, and I’m anxiously awaiting it to kickoff soon!
Have any questions related to DMAIG general donations, or sponsoring any of our campaigns? Please reach out to me any time at treasurer@dmaig.org!
Hope Express Finalists Announced
The Hope Express has announced 58 finalists who are competing for one of the coveted 29 running spots. These brave "Hopefuls" are willing to run through central PA in mid-February to carry letters from Hershey to the BJC. Now is your chance to support them in their quest to be selected.
You can view all three pages of finalists and support your favorite runners here. The teams will be announced around Thanksgiving, but don't delay--support your candidate today!
Hope Gala Football Viewing Party
Join The Hope Gala for a Penn State vs. Ohio State viewing party October 25 at 8 pm at the Village Pourhouse in Hoboken. Purchase a $10 wristband at the Hope Gala table at the back bar for access to drink specials throughout the game. The first 80 people to donate at the Hope Gala table will have access to the SkyBox. All proceeds from wristband purchases and 15% of all bar sales that day will be donated directly to the Hope Gala. Submit your name to nychopegala@gmail.com by 5 pm on October 23 for access to the free open bar Happy Hour prior to kickoff.
Dance for a Cure
Enjoy a night filled with dancing, raffles, food and fun, all while helping raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund.
Taking place on Saturday November 8 from 7 pm to 1 am at Mixx Nightclub in Allentown, PA, you can learn a different dance style each hour, including country line dancing, salsa, hip-hop and more. Delicious food throughout the night is included in your ticket price, as well as opportunities for pictures with the Nittany Lion! There will also be opportunities to bid on raffle items, including autographed merchandise from Penn State coaches like Coach Franklin. This event is hosted by the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. For more information, email Elizabeth at emg5054@gmail.com.
PSU vs Maryland Football Goes FTK
Penn State Athletics will donate 50% of allotted ticket sales from the November 1 football game against Maryland. If you're planning to go to the game, you can credit the fundraising total for THON 2015 by purchasing tickets using this link and promotional code "THON1" at checkout.
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ALWAYS FOR THE KIDS
Dance Marathon AIG promises to promote a continuing relationship between students and alumni who care about THON by providing opportunities for alumni to give time, money, and resources to aid The Four Diamonds Fund in the conquering of childhood cancer.
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