Campuses host special fundraiser for THON at national championship baseball game

Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Worthington Scranton will host a special outreach event on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the AAA National Championship Baseball Game taking place at PNC Field on Montage Mountain.

The event, which is aimed at growing brand awareness and showcasing the impact Penn State makes on Northeast Pennsylvania, will also serve as a fundraiser for THON.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 19 when the three regional Penn State campuses will host Penn State Night at the AAA National Championship game hosted by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at PNC Field on Montage Mountain.

Penn State Worthington Scranton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Hazleton will collaborate on this special outreach event, which is aimed at growing brand awareness and showcasing the impact Penn State makes on Northeast Pennsylvania.

The event will also help to raise money for THON, which benefits the Four Diamonds Fund and children stricken with pediatric cancer. Half of the $10 purchase price of each ticket sold through Penn State will go to THON.

Students, staff and alumni volunteers will also be collecting donations outside of the stadium for THON prior to the game.

A free tailgate will take place starting at 5:30 p.m., with the game kicking off at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets are $10, $5 of which will be donated to THON and will be included in a check to be presented that evening prior to the start of the game.

Don’t miss out!

You can purchase tickets by contacting Julie Gilpatrick at 570-963-2703 or ordering online via Ticketmaster (use special promo code PSU).