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Why YOU should join THON

Why YOU should join THON. Courtney Yankelitis CAS100A Effective Speech Communication Penn State Hazleton April 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. II.

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Why YOU should join THON

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  1. Why YOU should join THON Courtney Yankelitis CAS100A Effective Speech Communication Penn State Hazleton April 1, 2011

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

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

  4. Donations, Donations, Donations! 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)

  5. Donations play a huge role, but so do the dancers!

  6. 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)

  7. … 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)

  8. Being part of a club VS. “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)

  9. THON is a life changing experience for everyone who is involved!

  10. Re-Cap! 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. III. THON is very fulfilling to the participant involved and it is a life changing experience.

  11. 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.

  12. Tucker Haas and Taylor Haas

  13. Question and Answer • Courtney Yankelitis • cly5045@psu.edu

  14. References. • 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-Muscle-Fatigue-and-Heavy-Legs • http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1690 • http://www.mybudget360.com/how-much-does-the-average-american-make-in-2010-household-income-new-data-100-million-make-less-than-40000/

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