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Nov 11, 20201 min read

Day of Miracles 2020

Terp Thon’s Day of Miracles is a tradition at the University of Maryland where students set out to unite their campus together and raise...

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Aug 15, 20201 min read

Join Us At Game Night!

Hey Terps! You're invited to Terp Thon's first ever Virtual Game Night!

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Jul 29, 20201 min read

Miracle Kid: Reese

Last year, I went to Costa Rica with my family. I swam in waterfalls, crossed hanging bridges and climbed cliffs. I felt great.

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Jul 29, 20201 min read

Miracle Kid: Melody

Melody is a fan of the Seacrest Studios at Children’s National Hospital, and uses music and dance to connect with others.

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Jul 29, 20201 min read

Miracle Kid: Mason

My mom says they are experts at making kids feel important. I think she is right. That is exactly how I feel when I am there.

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Jul 27, 20203 min read

Maryland Stories: Will

My “Why” is because of my passion for helping others. My “Why” is for more smiles. The real question I ask people is “Why not?”.

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Jul 27, 20203 min read

Maryland Stories: Analeigh

Interning at Seacrest Studios was one of my favorite experiences I’ve had in college, but without Terp Thon I would have never done it.

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

Maryland Stories: Emma

To me, Terp Thon is the best example of the phrase “one good deed inspires another.”

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Jul 27, 20201 min read

Maryland Stories: Surya

Joining Terp Thon has allowed me to meet some of the kindest and most motivated people who share my passion for child health.

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Jul 27, 20204 min read

Maryland Stories: Alli

I participate in Terp Thon for those that need more happiness and hope in their life, just as my first grade self would have.

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Jul 27, 20201 min read

Maryland Stories: Brenna

Being a part of Terp Thon has allowed me to immerse myself in and give back to something bigger than myself.

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

Maryland Stories: Elyse

During our time in the NICU, the neonatologists and neonatal nurses went above and beyond every single day caring for my brother and I.

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

Maryland Stories: Aaryn

Terp Thon brings light during the darkest times in these family’s lives. I have experienced and witnessed that light firsthand.

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Jul 27, 20201 min read

Maryland Stories: Brooke

Ever since I joined Terp Thon I have found a new part of me and I have learned so much about myself and philanthropy.

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Jul 27, 20201 min read

Maryland Stories: Camryn

As my journey continues, I want to expand my knowledge of health care policy to help children and families at Children's National Hospital.

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

Maryland Stories: Rachel

Every little thing Terp Thon does has a positive effect on the kids of Children’s National, and I am so grateful to be a part of it.

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Jul 27, 20201 min read

Maryland Stories: Liz

My journey began in 2008, when a misdiagnosis of the flu resulted in me being airlifted to Children’s in a near-comatose state.

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Jul 27, 20201 min read

Maryland Stories: Kieran

We fundraise for kids to be kids. We fundraise for packs of Uno cards, for smiley face stress balls, for arts and crafts and SO MUCH MORE!

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

Maryland Stories: Juliana

Being a part of this organization these past few years has given me insight into just how big of an impact our efforts have.

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Jul 27, 20202 min read

Maryland Stories: David

Terp Thon has really changed my perspective on life and given me some of the greatest smiles that I have had in my life.

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