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South Fayette High School's Mini-THON Raises more than $330,000 to fight pediatric cancer

South Fayette 'Mini-THON' raises record-setting amount
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MCDONALD (KDKA) - Students at South Fayette High School broke a record on Saturday night.

They raised $336,000 for pediatric cancer research. 

Students spent the evening dancing for 12 straight hours as part of the school's annual "Mini-THON" event. 

The district has raised over $1.4 million over the past 11 years to help in the fight against childhood cancer. 

The money raised on Saturday night not only broke a school record but it was the most successful Mini-THON event in the nation. 

Congratulations to all those students and all their hard work! 

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