"The theme for THON 2011 is “Together Without Limits.” This year, at our THON Night Out, PSU Boston wants to prove that together, there are no limits. The event will take place in the Boston Room (4th floor) at The Greatest Bar (www.thegreatestbar.com) on February 5th from 6pm-10pm. Aside from fun with friends, the night will include a raffle, so make sure to bring cash, check, or a credit card to purchase raffle tickets. Tickets to the Night Out are $10 for the early birds, $12 the week of the event, or $15 at the door, which includes admission to The Greatest Bar for the night, hors d’oeuvres, and one free raffle ticket. All proceeds go to THON!"
Also, here is the link to the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=185244361502881
Cancer affects millions of lives on a daily basis; it takes a toll on the patient and the ones who love them too. I can talk until I am blue in the face about why it is essential that people come together to help find a cure. In September, I walked the Jimmy Fund Marathon for my friend's niece Emily. At the age of three, Emily was diagnosed with a rare cancer called neuroblastoma. The cancer was also at stage four; the scariest thing about this cancer is that scientists cannot determine if this cancer develops genetically or due to environmental factors.
After 16 months of chemotherapy, surgery, two bone marrow transplants, radiation, and antibody therapy, Emily is now cancer free. Emily is the true definition of a fighter and a survivor of cancer. Now five years old, Emily is halfway done with her first year of school. She is one of the many examples of why raising money for cancer research is vital.
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| Em, a true yogi! |
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| Emily with her sister Isabelle and cousin Althea at the Jimmy Fund Walk! |
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