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CHAMP in the News
From local TV stations to U.S. Army publications, CHAMP's student-led mission has captured the attention of media across Central Pennsylvania and beyond.
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You've heard about THON, but what about Huntingdon County's own CHAMP?
CHAMP is a county-wide dance marathon that benefits kids in need in Huntingdon County. Since 2014, CHAMP has collected over $850,000 and helped more than 110 local families.
Letterkenny employee's initiative benefits local children
Jeremy Crouse, LEAD deputy director and CHAMP co-founder, organized support for the student-led charity helping Huntingdon County families fight cancer.
Huntingdon County's annual CHAMP dance marathon raises over $164K for families in need
The annual CHAMP dance marathon brought together students from six Huntingdon County schools to raise over $164,000 for local families facing cancer and life-threatening diseases.
CHAMP brings schools together
All six Huntingdon County schools unite for the annual CHAMP dance marathon, demonstrating the power of community collaboration.
CHAMP nears finish line
Working under the battle cry of 'Their Fight is Our Fight,' students rally behind residents navigating life-changing medical diagnoses.
LEAD community initiative benefits local children
Letterkenny Army Depot supports CHAMP, the county-wide dance marathon benefiting kids in need in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Valley seniors promote CHAMP through 5K Run
Juniata Valley seniors Eve McCrum and Brianna Irvin organized a 5K run/walk benefiting CHAMP as their senior project.
CHAMP aims to 'Ignite the Spark'
'Ignite the spark, to me, means going out of your way to help others in need,' said Majerle North, captain at Southern Huntingdon County High School.
CHAMP events underway
Schools across Huntingdon County kick off CHAMP fundraising events in preparation for the annual dance marathon.
Local students are dancing to raise money for a good cause
More than 600 high school students in Huntingdon County dance to raise money for area families in need at the 6th Annual CHAMP Dance Marathon.
Huntingdon Co. Tech school hosts 'Pie in the Face' fundraiser
Students donated $25 to pie a teacher and $100 for an administrator, raising nearly $4,000 for CHAMP families.
CHAMP Dance-a-Thon
CHAMP's biggest fundraising event is the CHAMP-a-Thon, a twelve hour dance marathon where senior high students raise money and dance for a cause.
Local families to benefit from CHAMP
CHAMP announces families who will receive support from the student-led fundraising efforts across Huntingdon County.
JVHS teams up this week for CHAMP
Juniata Valley High School students coordinate fundraising activities in preparation for the annual CHAMP dance marathon.
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