In the midst of this turbulent year for all of us at Penn State, one of the most prominent questions was how this terrible scandal would affect THON 2012. Not surprisingly, Penn State students worked harder than ever For The Kids. The record breaking total of $10,686,924.83 was beyond anyone’s expectations. A similar story is true for the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council. An organization consisting of no more than thirty students, LAUC could not be more proud of the dedicated members who put in time and effort toward reaching our THON goals.
Thanks to the success of LAUC’s THON 2011 efforts, the Council was rewarded with two guaranteed dancers for THON 2012. We were honored to have Rob Turchick and John Zang represent us for 46 hours on the floor of the BJC. They did an incredible job!
This year, the Council was able to organize a trip to Pittsburgh for the first canning weekend. Never before had we started out on such a strong note with over $1000 raised. Throughout the year LAUCers were enthusiastic to attend and participate in events such as the THON 5K, THON Dodgeball, and various THON sponsored fundraisers. Additionally, one of our initial goals was to improve upon our alternative fundraising. No Shave November was a hairy competition that provided entertainment and funds to add to our THON total. As a new idea, LAUC decided to plan a late-night bake sale where we sold everything from cupcakes to Oreo truffles. The sale was such a fun and successful night, with rehearsed slogans and dancing members, we decided to hold another one a few weeks later. Together the sales brought in $736.80. Our final canning trip to Philadelphia was a weekend full of Cranium battles, Bananagrams, generous donors and a grand total of $2,005.25.
With these extraordinary efforts, combined with THONvelopes and THONline fundraising, LAUC surpassed any goal we could have possibly imagined. We couldn’t be more excited to announce that the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Council’s total for THON 2012 is… $9205.92!!!
Thanks for everything LAUC!
Your THON Chairs,
Katie Klonicki & Sarina Katz
It was an honor to be involved in a monumental weekend on behalf of LAUC. The 46 hours would have been much harder had it not been for the support John and I received from LAUC, LAUS, friends & family. I can sincerely say that it was the best weekend of my life.
Sarina and Katie have done a fantastic job this year as LAUC THON chairs. LAUC nearly doubled it’s total from the year prior, and I would bet that they’re rewarded with more guaranteed dancers next year (crossing my fingers).
You guys did an INCREDIBLE job. Can you believe that LAUC raised over $9,000?! That just blows my mind. I hope you feel really proud of the work you did–for the kids, for Penn State, and for Liberal Arts.