how to get started - four diamonds mini-thon
DESCRIPTION
The Four Diamonds Mini-THON program inspires, empowers and activates youth and young adults in the fight against pediatric cancer. Four Diamonds Mini-THON's are dance marathons held at high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools that teach student-leaders how to run large events and give back to the community. Students are able to apply classroom curriculum to real life applications by developing management skills by overseeing volunteers, marketing and public relation skills by promoting their events, communication skills through writing and public speaking, math and accounting skills by managing event finances, and many other qualities that will help them be better leaders now and in the future. Four Diamonds Mini-THON's promotes civic and community engagement, increases school spirit and brings students and faculty together to work on a common goal. To find out how you can start a Four Diamonds Mini-THON at your school contact [email protected]. The mission of the Four Diamonds Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research.TRANSCRIPT
Four DiamondsFund Mini-THONHow to Get Started
Conquering Childhood Cancer
First Steps• Find a faculty advisor for your Mini-THON
• Get approval from your administration• This could be your principal, vice principal, or
superintendent
• Select a date for your Mini-THON• Look at the school calendar to make sure you do not
overlap with any important dates
Four Diamonds Mini-THON Partnership Agreement
• Read, complete, and return the Partnership Agreement
• Scan and email to: [email protected]
• Fax: 717-531-7939
• Mail: Four Diamonds Fund PO Box 852 600 Centerview Drive Hershey, PA 17033
Available Resources
• Four Diamonds Staff
• DonorDrive Online Giving
• Digital Storefront
• Mini-THON Manual
• Monthly Webinars
• Training Videos
• Mini-THON Conference
Form a Leadership Committee• Standardize a selection
process
• Do not worry about age!
• Establish participation and fundraising goals
• Be sure to focus on getting as many people involved. The more people involved the more fun!
Promote Mini-THON
• Kick-Off Assemblies
• Morning Announcements
• Presentations to PTO, Faculty, School
Board
• Pre-Mini-THON Fundraising Events
Reminders
• Contact the Four Diamonds office at any
time for questions or concerns
• Use the Mini-THON Manual as a guide
• Be Creative
• Have Fun
• Regardless of age, you CAN make a
difference!
