Why YOU should join THON

Courtney YankelitisCAS100A Effective Speech Communication

Penn State HazletonApril 1, 2011

“We are part of something bigger, and we are a part of it together.”

Key Points!I. Donations that you contribute help greatly

I. Donations that you contribute help greatly

II. II. Dancers and participants deprive themselves of sleep and comfort for 46 hours but it is nothing like what a kid with cancer goes through.

II. II. Dancers and participants deprive themselves of sleep and comfort for 46 hours but it is nothing like what a kid with cancer goes through.

III. THON is very fulfilling to the participant involved and it is a life changing experience.

III. THON is very fulfilling to the participant involved and it is a life changing experience.

Most say the economy is in a “rough spot” that is why they are not able to donate. (http://www.mybudget360.com/how-much-does-the-average-american-make-in-2010-household-income-new-data-100-million-make-less-than-40000/)

THON raised over $9.5 million dollars in 2011. (THON Penn State IFC/Pan-Hellenic Dance Marathon)

Donations, Donations, Donations!

Donations play a huge role, but so do the

dancers!

Dancers deprive themselves of sleep and comfort for 46 hours…

Sleep deprivation=malfunctioning brain neurons which effect

behavior. (http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1690)

Standing for long periods of time cause muscle fatigue and swollen ankles. (http://www.scribd.com/doc/15219983/Calf-Muscle-Fatigue-and-Heavy-Legs)

… but it is nothing like what a kid with cancer goes through.

- Radiation- Chemotherapy- Surgeries-Along with these three major things kids also have to deal with leading a normal childhood, attending school, and worry about looking different(http://kidshealth.org/kid/cancer_center/cancer_basics/cancer.html)

Being part of a club

“The biggest negative effect is that they take too much of your time away from school work. Some ECs are meaningful, but some are time-consuming with little benefit except

logging hours.” – Unknown (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101005204632AAcuUxM)

-Development of leadership skills-Moved involved in community-Develop self-esteem-Learning to work with a team(http://sv4.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=41766)

VS.

THON is a life changing experience for everyone

who is involved!

Re-Cap!I. Donations that you contribute help greatly

I. Donations that you contribute help greatly

II. II. Dancers and participants deprive themselves of sleep and comfort for 46 hours but it is nothing like what a kid with cancer goes through.

II. II. Dancers and participants deprive themselves of sleep and comfort for 46 hours but it is nothing like what a kid with cancer goes through.

III. THON is very fulfilling to the participant involved and it is a life changing experience.

III. THON is very fulfilling to the participant involved and it is a life changing experience.

If you want to join something that will make you a better person, add to your resume, and experience something that is truly life changing you should join THON.

Tucker Haas and Taylor Haas

Courtney Yankelitiscly5045@psu.edu

Question and Answer

http://sv4.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=41766   http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=

20101005204632AAcuUxM   http://kidshealth.org/kid/cancer_center/cancer_basics/cancer.html

  http://www.scribd.com/doc/15219983/Calf-Muscl

e-Fatigue-and-Heavy-Legs   http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1

690   http://www.mybudget360.com/how-much-

does-the-average-american-make-in-2010-household-income-new-data-100-million-make-less-than-40000/

References.