Dylan Moser Beats Cancer, Gives Money To THON In Honor Of Joe Paterno

Right before his third birthday, Dylan Moser was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Now Moser, 12-years-old and in remission, is celebrating his birthday in a different way -- by donating the $95 he received in gifts to the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON, in honor of Joe Paterno, the Collegian reports.

"JoePa was a really good guy and he really wanted to give money to help others," Moser told the news source, "so I thought I would just give my money away to do my part."

THON is an organization that raises money to fight childhood cancer through an annual dance marathon and talent show. It's helped Moser in the past, and this year, Moser will be joining them on stage for his own dance performance, according to the Collegian.

Earlier this year, the Paterno family listed THON as one of the places to donate to in honor of Joe Paterno, along with the Special Olympics.

The family also plans to sell DVDs of the memorial service, with all the proceeds also going to charity, the Associated Press reported.

To get involved with THON, click here.

Comments

[Canada1955]

12:02 PM on 06/24/2012

And what planet do his parents live on? A clear example of how adults diminish criminal behaviour to the detriment of their children. This thoughtful young boy has parents who should have their heads examined.

[ispeakthetruthinpa1]

05:50 AM on 03/19/2012

HOW people can look up to this guy as some kind of hero is really beyond me, HE knew about the kids being raped and did nothing for yrs but turn a blind eye, HE is no better then the ones that were doing the deed!!

[bobiM]

01:41 AM on 02/20/2012

It's wonderful to have passionate people such as Dylan Moser, who instead of being bitter become productive people helping others. This good deed will surely later pay off in the future. I myself am so thankful for my boss's kind heart, who gave me my much needed Payday Cash Advance. Good people do still exist. Praise be to God.

[r528]

08:44 AM on 02/03/2012

IT;S ALL ABOUT SPORTS, it doesn't matter if they are murderers, pedophiles, wife beaters, criminals they keep on playing because IT'S ALL ABOUT SPORTS

[Bonnie Mccloskey]

12:08 AM on 02/06/2012

WHATEVER YOU SAY,, THAT SONG IS OLD

[r528]

11:59 AM on 02/06/2012

IT STILL PLAYS WELL

[ispeakthetruthinpa1]

05:51 AM on 03/19/2012

IF it was their child being molested, they would be the first ones looking for blood!

[HarperGal]

06:16 PM on 02/02/2012

Thank you Dylan. THON.org is the online home of the largest student-run philanthropy in the world! The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately referred to as THON, is a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $78 million for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. It was one of Joe & Sue's designated charities.

[IMeMine]

10:11 AM on 02/02/2012

If anything, Moser should have donated money to the victims of molestation, NOT Paterno.

[RicoTaco]

03:39 PM on 02/02/2012

Dude....Moser donated the money to a charity you jerk

[IMeMine]

07:30 PM on 02/02/2012

The point is, he shouldn't have donated the money in the HONOR of Paterno -- the guy who did the absolute minimum to expose molesters. Are you too thick to understand that or are you just another one of those blind followers?

[ispeakthetruthinpa1]

05:52 AM on 03/19/2012

so true.......SO VERY TRUE!!