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Central York students outline MiniTHON plans, say event raised $132,000 in 2024 and more than $1 million since 2012
Summary
High school student captains presented the school’s MiniTHON fundraiser, described activities and fundraising goals, and urged community support for the March 29 event that supports 4 Diamonds and families facing pediatric cancer.
Student leaders from Central York High School briefed the school board March 24 on MiniTHON, the high school’s annual 12-hour fundraiser that supports pediatric cancer patients and families through the 4 Diamonds program.
“My name is Riley Barger, and I’m here today with Emma McClure, Emma Lenhart, Liv Bridal, Alisa Rivera, and Caitlin Page,” the student presenter said. “Mini THON is an event at our school that holds every year in support of kids with pediatric cancer.”
Student captains described an event that runs 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on a Saturday and includes activities such as Zumba, cupcake decorating, and a dodgeball tournament. They said MiniTHON uses community fundraisers (sub sales and pastry sales), business sponsorships and a donor-drive requirement for participants. Last year’s MiniTHON raised more than $132,000, the students told the board; since the program began at the school in 2012 they said students have raised over $1 million.
Mrs. Kelly, who accompanied the students, outlined participation rules for the March 29 event: students in grades 8–12 may attend; participants must sign up, give Mrs. Kelly a $20 fee to attend and have raised $50 in their donor drive by the time of the event.
Students said MiniTHON funds support 4 Diamonds programs including nutritional therapy, emergency visits, research and lab equipment, and therapeutic services such as music therapy and hospital therapy dogs. One student referenced a senior named Owen who has benefited from music therapy funded by 4 Diamonds.
Why it matters: MiniTHON combines student-led fundraising and community sponsorships to support families facing pediatric cancer and contributes to charitable programs that provide patient services and research funding.
Logistics and next steps: The students asked the board and community to consider donating or volunteering; they said the presentation materials would be emailed to the board and that the event is scheduled for March 29 at the high school.
