SHARON, Pa. – Students from Penn State Shenango’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council will host a 3-point shot challenge to raise money for childhood cancer research.
The challenge will take place Feb. 3 when Shenango’s basketball teams host Penn State Beaver at the Buhl Club. The women’s game will tip off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.
During halftime of both games, attendees can participate in the 3’s for THON fundraiser. A donation of $2 earns one shot, and a $5 donation is worth three shots. Participants who make a 3-point shot will receive a free THON T-shirt, with additional surprise prizes available.
Attendees interested in supporting the fundraiser but are not interested in shooting 3-pointers will be able to make donations at the ticket table.
All proceeds will benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Four Diamonds supports families by offsetting the cost of treatment and also provides funding for cancer research through the Penn State College of Medicine.
“It’s more than just a game – it brings people together for something bigger,” said Bri Krenzer, a player on the Penn State Shenango women’s basketball team and female athlete representative for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. “Knowing it supports children and families through Four Diamonds makes it all worth it.”
THON is Penn State’s student-run dance marathon and philanthropy event, which has raised more than $254 million to date.
“Being part of THON is an incredible experience,” Krenzer said. “Seeing students, athletes and the community come together for one cause is inspiring, and it’s rewarding to know our efforts truly make a difference.”