South Western’s Mini-THON Successful with Help from Yazoo

        

Today, more than ever, it seems to be normal for most people to know at least one person [if not more] who’s life has been effected by some form of cancer.  Many have donated their
time, energy, and money in continuing to find a cure for those stricken by this disease.  There are many events to get involved in to help raise money and awareness for cancer.  One of those that is prominently known is Four Diamonds and their THON event.

Did you know that childhood cancer is the leading disease killer of children with over 16,000+ kids in the United States diagnosed every year?  Four Diamonds’ mission is to conquer childhood cancer through superior case studies, comprehensive support, and innovative research.

On March 3, 2017, the South Western High School students held their annual Mini-THON, a small-scale version of the Penn State THON, and joined more than 70,000 students worldwide in a powerful movement to defeat childhood cancer. Through months of planning, fundraising, and sponsorship through local companies including a donation from Yazoo Mills, at the end of
their all-night event, the students at South Western quickly learned that they had surpassed their original goal of $55,000 and revealed the total amount… $70,554.31!  We are incredibly proud of all who were involved and can’t wait to see how much they raise next year!

For more information on Four Diamonds, please click here