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The Hope Gala is an annual black tie optional event hosted by the New York City and Northern New Jersey Chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association. Created to support fundraising efforts on behalf of The Four Diamonds Fund and The Penn State Dance Marathon (THON™), The Hope Gala contributes to the mission of conquering childhood cancer. All proceeds benefit pediatric cancer patients at the Penn State Children's Hospital and their families in need of financial aid, medical assistance, and emotional support.
The title, “The Hope Gala,” was inspired by a reflection on Chris Millard's remarkable story of a knight's hope and quest for the Four Diamonds: Courage, Wisdom, Honesty, and Strength. The Four Diamonds represented the four elements necessary to battle cancer. It was this story that inspired the foundation of The Four Diamonds Fund.
