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Fun, Simple Ways YOU Can Help CONQUER Childhood Cancer- For the Kids!

Childhood cancer is a darkness that not only ravages the bodies of children, but every physical, mental and financial aspect of their family. It is from that darkness that the Four Diamonds Fund and the Hope Express were created and with them, the belief that childhood cancer can be conquered, the hope that is brought to families, and the generous gifts that have made miracles.

“The Four Diamonds Fund was established by Charles and Irma Millard after the death of their son, Christopher, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. The Four Diamonds is named after a story that Chris wrote shortly before he lost his battle with cancer at the age of 14. In Chris’ story, a knight must find the Four Diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty and Strength in order to be released from captivity by an evil sorceress. These Four Diamonds are symbolic of the traits Chris believed were necessary to overcome cancer."

The Four Diamonds offsets the cost of treatment that insurance does not cover, as well as expenses that may affect the welfare of the child. The Four Diamonds supports the medical team that cares for the children and funds pediatric cancer research through start-up grants and the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Institute.” (www.thon.org)

Below is a complete list of Philadelphia Chapter, Liberty Ball and The Hope Express events and fundraisers that benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. You can support the kids by donating or joining events in Philly or virtually from anywhere. Every donation and/or support given to any event, no matter how small, will make a big difference to a family whose child is battling cancer.

Believe. Hope. Give

Before The Hope Express leaves Hershey February 14, 2013, the Hope Express Moral Team need your support and donations to help us reach our goal of $7,000 for the Four Diamonds Fund, in care of The Hope Express Moral Team. All donations go to The Four Diamonds Fund and the THON total and will support the groundbreaking cancer research at the Hershey Medical Center and provide financial assistant to families, allowing them to focus on their child’s needs.

To give, visit http://www.give2theexpress.org/supporting-hope/

or email me at agodmotherslove@gmail.com as where to send a check. All donations must be received by February14th. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a big difference to a family whose child is battling cancer.

February 22nd

Summit Park Community Support THON

Join Penn Staters and members of Summit Park Communities as they raise money for THON at Summit Park's annual fundraiser.

The event will be held on Friday, February 22, at the Summit Park Clubhouse (8201 Henry Ave.), from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.

The $20 entry fee includes an open bar and a live DJ, along with access to a 50/50 raffle and silent auction. Anyone 21 and older is invited to attend.

For more information, visit www.libertyball.org

March 9th

The Liberty Ball, A Knight for theKids

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, in partnership with the Montgomery County Chapter, proudly hosts The Liberty Ball, A Knight for theKids.

Saturday, March 9, 2013 ~ 7:00 pm to Midnight

World Cafe Live ~ 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Tickets are on sale now! http://www.libertyball.org/tickets.html

Limited time offer - All tickets are $130 each

The Liberty Ball is an annual event held in Philadelphia that raises money and awareness for the mission of conquering childhood cancer. All proceeds benefit Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) and the Four Diamonds Fund at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey PA.

For more information visit www.libertyball.org or https://www.facebook.com/libertyball

Ongoing/ Year-Round

Shop for Hope

Bottle Cap Magnets-http://agodmotherslove.blogspot.com/2013/01/shop-for-hope-bottle-cap-magnets.html?m=1

Tile Coasters-http://agodmotherslove.blogspot.com/2013/01/shop-for-hope-tile-coasters.html?m=1

Proceeds benefit the Four Diamonds Fund through The Hope Express.

Past Events

A special THANK YOU to everyone who graciously supported Liberty Ball, The Hope Express, Four Diamonds Fund and most of all, THE KIDS!

Celebrating Hope for the Kids at Mad River Manayunk- Thanks to your support, $130 will be going to the kids!

Friends, Fun and Hope: Hope Express Fundraiser at the Twisted Tail.- Thanks to your support, $705 will be going to the kids!

Liberty Ball Winter Quizzo - Thank you players for playing and Field House hoast and donating prizes. The $5 entry fee and $1 from all drink sales support the Four Diamonds Fund, through Liberty Ball. For tickets to Liberty Ball, visit www.libertyball.org.

"Heather Manning, Pampered Chef Consultant, is teaming up with The Hope Express!"

"Lauren Morgan, Thirty-One Consultant, is teaming up with The Hope Express!"

Hope Express Jamberry Fundraiser

Moraler Jenn Schweighauser is hosted a Mary Kay fundraiser for Hope Express. 45% of the retail sale went go to Hope Express! Click here for the catalog or email her at jennifer.schweighauser@gmail.com to shop Mary Kay and continue to support Jenn.

Super Bowl pools w/ Runner Matt Huber and Moraler Molly Thomas

Letters of Hope

More Links for More Information

TheHope Express

FourDiamonds Fund

PennState IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON)

4 TheCure Foundation

Hershey Medical Center

HopeExpress: Letters of Hope

Liberty Ball, A Knight For The Kids (Philadelphia’s black tie optional benefit for the Four Diamonds Fund. To find the Gala in your area, click here.)

Dance MarathonAlumni Interest Group (DMAIG)

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association

A New Year – A New Hope - For The Kids

A New Year – A New Hope - For The Kids

For most of us, January 1st is a time for resolutions. Whether it be to exercise more, loose weight, or to spend more time with family, each resolution is made with the hope of a new beginning.

But for many children and their families it is simply one more day in the hospital, one more holiday missed at home, one more treatment...

Because of this, for one amazing group of people, January 1st marks 1 month, 1 week and 6 days until they embark on a very special journey. This journey will take them 135 miles through the cold, dark back roads of Central PA as they run, "For The Kids." This journey is The Hope Express.

The Hope Express is much deeper than any words can describe. After all, hope enters the soul from a place of darkness. Childhood cancer is that darkness, which not only ravages the bodies of children, but every physical, mental and financial aspect of their family. It is from that darkness that the Four Diamonds Fund and the Hope Express were created and with them, the belief that childhood cancer can be conquered, the hope that is brought to families, and the generous gifts that have made miracles.

Believe. Hope. Give.

BELIEVE

The Four Diamonds Fund: “The Four Diamonds Fund was established by Charles and Irma Millard after the death of their son, Christopher, who was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. The Four Diamonds is named after a story that Chris wrote shortly before he lost his battle with cancer at the age of 14. In Chris’ story, a knight must find the Four Diamonds of Courage, Wisdom, Honesty and Strength in order to be released from captivity by an evil sorceress. These Four Diamonds are symbolic of the traits Chris believed were necessary to overcome cancer.

HOPE

The Hope Express: “The Hope Express is a 135-mile run created to bridge the gap between the families on the 7th floor at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA and the Dancers at the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (aka THON), a year round fundraising event benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering Childhood Cancer” (www.thehopeexpress.org). These runners spread awareness of the Four Diamonds Fund during their 135 miles adventure (or 140 mile for the Extreme Team) before completing their journey by delivering the special messages they carry with them as they run through the mountains of Central PA. These messages of love, hope and appreciation are made for the dancers by the children at Hershey who are too sick to attend THON Weekend. In 2012, The Hope Express, with the support of the family, friends, neighbors and even strangers, raised 75, 000 “For the Kids”

GIVE

The fight against childhood cancer is a battle bigger than any one of us. But each one of us can do small things that together, will someday soon conquer it all. We just need to believe, have hope and give what we can (time, money, love). There are three simple ways to support The Hope Express and the Four Diamonds Fund.

1. Before The Hope Express leaves Hershey February 14, 2013, we need your support and donations. All donations go to the Four Diamonds Fund and the THON total and will support the groundbreaking cancer research at the Hershey Medical Center and provide financial assistant to families, allowing them to focus on their child’s needs. To give, visit http://www.give2theexpress.org/supporting-hope/ or message me as where to send a check. All donations must be received by February 9th. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a big difference to a family whose child is battling cancer.

2. The Hope Express welcomes inspirational letters, cards, and art for the runners and/or The Hope Express’ Four Diamond children and families. Send emails to service@pennstatephilly.org. Send mail by February 1^st, to Hope Express: Letters of Hope c/o The Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, P.O. Box 22402 – Philadelphia, PA 19110. For more information, contact Christina at service@pennstatephilly.org

3. The easiest and greatest thing you can do is spread the word about The HOPE Express and the Four Diamonds Fund. Share the Four Diamonds Fund and The HOPE Express' websites, Tweet all about it (#135in24FTK), link it, blog about it, Facebook it, Pin it, share, share, share...

TheHope Express

FourDiamonds Fund

PennState IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON)

4 TheCure Foundation

Hershey Medical Center

HopeExpress: Letters of Hope

Liberty Ball, A Knight For The Kids (Philadelphia’s black tie optional benefit for the Four Diamonds Fund. To find the Gala in your area, click here.)

Dance MarathonAlumni Interest Group (DMAIG)

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association

The Hope Express- A Life Changing Display of Strength and Unconditional Love

The HOPE Express

Thank you seems so small for generosity that was so great.

Thank you runners for your inspiration- because of you my dreams are many and my heart is full again.

Thank you fellow moralers for your love and humor- because of you I laughed more then I ever thought I could again.

Thank you Four Diamonds families for your strength- I am now strong.

Thank you donors for your support- I know money is tight in all households, but you opened your heart to the kids and your wallets to me anyway. Because of your generosity, you are part of the $72, 000 Hope Express was able to contribute to the record-breaking $10.6 million THON raised FOR THE KIDS! Thank you!

All of you did it For the Kids and it is For the Kids that we will continue.

For the Glory (The Paterno Way). For the Run. For the Kids. We are… Penn State.

About The HOPE Express

"The Hope Express is a 135-mile run that was created with the intention of bridging the gap between the families on the 7th floor at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA and the Dancers at the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (aka THON). THON is a year round fundraising event benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering Childhood Cancer. Over the past 34 years, the students of THON have raised more than $41 million and have helped thousands of children and families fight pediatric cancer.

The Hope Express will begin with a celebration for the families on Marathon Avenue, and will end at the Bryce Jordan Center to help kick off THON weekend.

The run will be completed by two teams of runners over a 24 hour period. This team will consist of THON alumni and Four Diamond families (past and present). Just as THON dancers participate in the no-sitting, no-sleeping, two day dance marathon held every February, enduring hours of fatigue, pain and delirium, the Hope Express runners will have to endure the cold, harsh, winter weather of a very cold night in February. Anyone involved in either activity understands that what they are going to endure does not compare to the harsh reality of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. Everyone involved knows that they are playing a small albeit essential role in one of Penn State’s greatest and most unifying traditions." - www.thehopeexpress.org

For more information on The HOPE Express, The Four Diamonds Fund, or the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (aka THON) visit these links.

THON- thon.org

The HOPE Express- thehopeexpress.org

The Four Diamonds Fund- pennstatehershey.org/web/fourdiamonds/home

Video: What is Hope Express?