Cents of Hope is a results-driven, fitness fundraiser that supports Penn State THON and the Four Diamonds Fund in their mission to conquer childhood cancer. Each fall and spring we coordinate a team of students, alumni and friends of Penn State to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer by running the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh half marathons.
Our model is simple. We start LAST and collect donations for each runner we pass. All proceeds benefit pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children’s Hospital and their families in need of financial aid, medical assistance, and emotional support. We have donated over $86,000 since our inception in 2011.
Our model is simple. We start LAST and collect donations for each runner we pass. All proceeds benefit pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children’s Hospital and their families in need of financial aid, medical assistance, and emotional support. We have donated over $86,000 since our inception in 2011.
FAQ'sQ: How can I support your cause?
A: You can contribute in 3 different ways: run with us, sponsor a runner, or spread the word. Click the button above to get involved! Q: How do you count the runners you pass? A: Each runner wears an electronic tracking chip that is synced with the official timing system. We sort the results by clock time and then subtract our place from the total number of participants. Q: How many runners will you pass? A: In 2013 our team of 14 collectively passed 79,990 runners. On average, we each passed 5,714 runners. |
Race Weekend 2013 |