#loveforlexi

The past four years at Penn State I have been involved with the largest student run philanthropy in the world, the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance MaraTHON! THON is a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer.  This amazing philanthropy has over 15,000 student volunteers who put in countless hours to raise money for a cure.

Every February, THON weekend takes place. A 46 hour no sitting or sleeping dance marathon, for the fight, FOR THE KIDS.  This past year, I was lucky enough to be one of 700 dancers in Happy Valley to stand up for the fight for 46 hours.  This was truly the most amazing weekend of my life.  Seeing so many people come together for one cause is truly inspiring.

The Penn State student body involved with THON continues to change lives each day.  And today is no different.  I came home to an email today from a member of my THON family asking for help.  One of our precious little girls, Lexi, is fighting the battle of her life.  She has stage 4  neuroblastoma cancer.  Lexi is 6 years old, soon to be 7 in September, and has been battling cancer since she was 3.  Lexi is a huge Taylor Swift fan.  Her only wish is to meet Taylor Swift.  The students of THON and Penn State have begun a Twitter campaign to reach out to Taylor and make this little girl's dreams a reality.

So this is what I ask: If you're on twitter, send a shout out to Taylor Swift. It's that simple.  Help us spread the #loveforlexi. And keep this little girl in your thoughts and prayers.

One of my favorite THON quotes  is "One day we will dance in celebration, but until then, we dance for a cure."  Help us in our fight against pediatric cancer--support Lexi, and support our cause.  Together we can make a difference.

Visit http://www.thon.org/ for more information and to donate to the fight!

Here's a taste of THON 2011--"From the outside looking in you can never understand it, but from the inside looking out you never explain it." #lifechanging
THON 2011

always love,
becca