ThinkBIG Pediatric Cancer Fund

10/07/2026

2026 Think Big Trail Challenge Recap...

What an incredible weekend! We're still buzzing from the energy, community spirit, and heart shown at this year’s Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 Trail Challenge.

A huge congratulations to The Perrotto Family, winners of the Liv Award, and to Quinn Gardner, who took 1st place in the 15 & Under 10K! 🏆👏

Events like this don't happen without a whole community coming together. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to:

• Our dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and along the trails.

• Every single racer and walker who laced up and gave it their all.

• Our generous donors and sponsors whose support makes this event a resounding success.

• And a very special thank you to the Storms family... We continue to honor their courageous son, Elliot, whose journey and spirit inspired this amazing race in the first place. 💛

Every step taken and every dollar raised stays right here in Central and Northeastern PA, directly benefiting Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 families navigating pediatric cancer.

📸 Head over to the official page to check out full race results, more photos, and event highlights!

🌐 Join our mission: www.ThinkBIGPA.org/donate
🎗️ Supporting Families in Central & Northeastern Pennsylvania

10/05/2026

Real community transformation happens when local leaders champion the organizations working on the frontlines.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 for their unwavering support of Think𝗕𝗜𝗚! Over the years, their generous grant funding has helped keep household lights on, mortgages paid, and families supported during the hardest seasons of pediatric cancer treatment.

Beyond their direct grantmaking, their annual 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 gives our supporters an extraordinary opportunity to stretch their giving even further through matched donations.

Mark your calendars! The next 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 takes place on , December 1st. It's the perfect moment to double your impact for pediatric cancer families in our region.

Thank you to the entire team at 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 for believing in our mission, multiplying community generosity, and helping us bring hope to local children and parents every single day. 💛

🌐 Learn more about Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 at www.ThinkBIGPA.org
🎗️ Supporting Families in Central & Northeastern Pennsylvania

10/02/2026

💙 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 | 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

A child's cancer journey takes strength, courage, and a caring community standing beside them every step of the way.

Today, we're honored to spotlight Geisinger 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 in , where many Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 families receive specialized pediatric cancer care close to home. While their dedicated healthcare teams provide treatment, comfort, and support to young patients, Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 helps relieve some of the everyday financial stress by assisting eligible families with essentials like mortgage or rent payments, utilities, and other critical household expenses.

Together, we're helping families navigate the challenges of childhood cancer with greater support and hope.

Thank you to the incredible team at 𝗚𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 for the compassion and care you provide to our youngest warriors every day. 💙

🎗️ Supporting Families in Central & Northeastern Pennsylvania
🌐 Learn more about our mission at www.Think𝗕𝗜𝗚PA.org

09/30/2026

💛 What an incredible Month! 💛

To every business that hosted a fundraiser or awareness event, every committee member and volunteer who gave their time, and every single person who showed up to support our mission this September... THANK YOU.

Because of this community, families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis have the direct financial relief and hope they need during their toughest days. We couldn't do this work without the incredible support of our partners and supporters:

Bason Coffee Roasting
Old Forge Brewing Company
Hungry Run Distillery
Union Cellars
Heeter’s Drive-In Restaurant
Arrowhead Bar & Restaurant
The Mifflinburg Wildcats & Bloomsburg Panthers
Knoebels Amusement Resort staff, Laura Davis & Family, and our Pediatric Warriors
Central & Northeastern Pennsylvania Pediatric Awareness Committee
Service 1st Federal Credit Union | Friends you can bank on. & Volunteers

While September is wrapping up, our mission never stops.

🌐 Learn how you can support families battling pediatric cancer in central and northeastern Pennsylvania at www.ThinkBIGPA.org.

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09/29/2026

We're stoked and ready for this weekend's Think Big Trail Challenge! For everyone who signed up to run, volunteer or is planning to come cheer, we thank you for making this event possible. Every penny from this event will go to help families battling pediatric cancer, just like Elliot, our friend and inspiration for this trail run.

Who's coming out this weekend? Click the link for event details.

October 4, 2026: 10K race in South Williamsport, PA. Register now on UltraSignup.

09/28/2026

Before Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 became a lifeline for families, it was an idea sparked by the giant imagination of nine-year-old Carmine Monacelli. 💛

When faced with a bone cancer diagnosis, Carmine chose to dream out loud. One day he was going to be a marine biologist, the next a professional wrestler, and the next the first American pope. His endless enthusiasm, selflessness, and belief in the future touched every single person who knew him.

✨ Carmine taught us all what it truly means to "Think 𝗕𝗜𝗚." ✨

Today, his courage lives on through every family we support. By taking care of everyday bills and household expenses, Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 gives parents the space to focus entirely on their child's care and healing.

Help us carry Carmine’s spirit forward this month. Together, we can turn big dreams into real hope for families fighting pediatric cancer.

🌐 Learn more & support: www.ThinkBIGPA.org
📍 Proudly supporting families across Central & Northeastern PA

09/25/2026

Laughter, Joy, and Unforgettable Memories at Knoebels! 💛

On September 12th, our Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 families gathered at Knoebels Amusement Resort for a special day dedicated entirely to fun, connection, and pure joy.

From roller coasters to sweet treats, days like this give our families a much needed pause from the stress of medical appointments and treatment schedules. A massive thank you to Knoebels for hosting us and giving our warriors and their families a day filled with huge smiles! ✨

Were you there? Drop your favorite photos in the comments below, we’d love to see your favorite memories! 📸👇

🌐 www.knoebels.com | www.ThinkBIGPA.org

09/23/2026

“𝘋𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦.”
— 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘵

Real change begins close to home.

At Think𝗕𝗜𝗚, we're committed to supporting children and families facing pediatric cancer right here in Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Together, we can rally around our neighbors, lift up our local families, and remind them they never have to face this journey alone.

Join us in making a BIG difference in our own communities. 💛

🌐 Learn more at www.ThinkBIGPA.org
📞 Want to get involved? Call us at 570-437-0341.
🎗️ Supporting Families in Central & Northeastern Pennsylvania

09/22/2026

🎨 FREE Family Fun Day at Old Forge Brewing! 💛

Looking for a fun, creative afternoon with the family? Join us on Sunday, September 27th, to paint pottery at Old Forge Brewing Company in Danville!

This event is 100% FREE for families! Come relax, get creative, and celebrate month together. Big thanks to Old Forge for hosting this special afternoon for our community!

📍 532 Mill Street, Danville, PA
📅 Sunday, September 27th
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM

🌐 www.ThinkBIGPA.org

09/21/2026

🍷🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT IS THIS THURSDAY AT UNION CELLARS! 💛

Round up your team and head over to Union Cellars in Lewisburg this Thursday for our second Trivia Night!

Not only can you test your brainpower and enter to win a basket raffle, but Union Cellars is donating 50% of their proceeds tonight directly to Think𝗕𝗜𝗚! 🍕 Plus, The Mad Griller food truck will be on-site serving up fresh wood-fired pizza!

Huge thanks to Union Cellars for hosting this special evening in support of Think𝗕𝗜𝗚 families!

⏰ Trivia starts at 6:00 PM
👥 Teams of up to 5 | Suggested $10 donation per player
🎟️ No pre-registration required. Just show up!
📍 Union Cellars | 4760 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA

🌐 www.ThinkBIGPA.org