Hampton students, community preparing for annual Talbot Thon benefiting pediatric cancer research
The Hampton School District’s annual Talbot Thon fundraiser will be held from 3:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Hampton High School.
The high school Student Council partners with the Pitt Dance Marathon to organize the event. This year, they hope to raise $30,000 for UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s pediatric cancer treatment and research.
Last year’s Talbot Thon exceeded the same goal, raising nearly $39,000.
During the thon, students will compete in various events, including dodgeball, volleyball, food-eating contests, lip sync battles and yard games.
During community hours from 5 to 7 p.m., Hampton families and community members are invited to eat, play games and watch the competitions. A basket raffle also will be held for residents, students and their families.
Those unable to attend can make a donation online.
Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.
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