We invite you to join us for the Third Annual Hope Gala: It's Up to You, New York!
Friday, January 21, 2011  •  7:30 PM  • Capitale  •  130 Bowery, New York City

Join us for an unforgettable evening of
Dinner, Drinks & Dancing
• • • • •
Silent Auctions & Raffles
to support the fight against pediatric cancer

Hosted by Jay Paterno
Penn State Football
Quarterback Coach



 

Inspired by our HOPE for a cure, Penn State alumni in the greater New York City area created The Hope Gala in 2008 to support Penn State Dance Marathon (THON)-the world's largest student-run philanthropy. THON has raised more than $69 million to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children's Hospital and is supported year-round by students and alumni alike, who have joined together to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer.

Featured speaker - Matthew Zachary, CEO & Founder of I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation
 We're excited to announce that Matthew Zachary, pediatric cancer survivor and CEO of I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation, will be speaking at The Hope Gala this year!   His organization is the nation's largest support group for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers ages 15-40. Their website has been recognized by Time Magazine as a "Best 50 Website."  Matt also hosts The Stupid Cancer Show, an award-winning talk radio webcast. Click here for a great video bio on Matt!

Dozens of amazing auction items, including:

   A one week stay at Casa Piazza in Mexico

   Penn State football signed by Joe Paterno

  Two tickets to a 2011 SNL broadcast
 

**Online Ticket Sales Are Now Closed.

If you'd like to still make a purchase, please contact Chairperson Sean Shapiro at sjs5006@gmail.com. 

No tickets are available at the door!**

$195
Cocktails, Dinner & Dancing

$275
Private VIP Cocktail Hour
and Autograph Signing
with Jay Paterno
Plus Dinner & Dancing

$1700
Table for 10 guests
 Plus Priority Seating for Dinner

 

 

 

 

 

 

About THON
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, with all proceeds benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering Childhood Cancer, at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. After a year-round fundraising effort by the students of all Penn State campuses, THON culminates in a 46 hour no-sitting, no-sleep Dance Marathon in the Bryce Jordan Center.

Since 1977, the students of THON have nearly $70 million dollars and have helped thousands of children and families in their fight against pediatric cancer. Last year alone, THON raised almost $8 million dollars for the Four Diamond's Fund, supporting its mission to conquer childhood cancer. New York area alumni and friends will now have the opportunity to play a role in what has become one of Penn State 's greatest and most unifying traditions.