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charityfundraising1 year ago

"THON 2024 Shatters Fundraising Record, Raises $16.9 Million for Pediatric Cancer Fight"

THON 2024, a 46-hour dance marathon at Penn State, raised a record-breaking $16,955,683.63 for pediatric cancer, marking the third consecutive year of breaking its yearly record. The event, which involved 708 dancers, culminated a year's worth of fundraising efforts for Four Diamonds, bringing the total raised since 1977 to over $215 million. Fundraising for THON 2025 will begin soon as the fight against pediatric cancer continues.

charityfundraising2 years ago

Taylor Swift's Charitable Auction and Unexpected Argentina Trip Spark Fan Frenzy

A commemorative Taylor Swift Platinum Record was auctioned off at Patrick Mahomes' fundraiser gala for his charity, the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation. The record's donor and final sale price were not disclosed. Swift, who was performing in Buenos Aires at the time, had her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, attend the gala before joining her in Argentina. Kelce was praised for becoming the Chiefs' all-time leading receiver, and he and Swift have been spotted together at various events recently.

charityfundraising2 years ago

2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway: Winners Revealed and Tickets Selling Out Fast!

Dante Brown of Gretna has been announced as the winner of the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, receiving a new home in Metairie valued at $700,000. The fundraiser, which sold $100 tickets, raised funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Scott Dilosa won a $2,500 VISA gift card, and Wanda Baker won a Mazda CX-30 Select as additional prizes.