ALTOONA, BLAIR COUNTY - Penn State Altoona hosted a family carnival for THON.
Collin Kratzer is one of the Four Diamond Children. He and his family came out to the carnival Sunday.
THON raises money for the Four Diamond Fund, which benefits childhood cancer research. But carnival organizers say they do more than just raise money, they let the kids feel like kids by getting out of the hospital for a bit.
Thon weekend starts Feburary 15th.
Collin Kratzer is one of the Four Diamond Children. He and his family came out to the carnival Sunday.
THON raises money for the Four Diamond Fund, which benefits childhood cancer research. But carnival organizers say they do more than just raise money, they let the kids feel like kids by getting out of the hospital for a bit.
Thon weekend starts Feburary 15th.
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