Hazleton's designer purse bingo on Nov. 11 to benefit THON

Penn State Hazleton’s THON chapter will host its annual designer purse bingo on Sunday, Nov. 11. Members of THON at Penn State Hazleton are, from left: Christine Turse, chair; Eden Triano, assistant chair; Camille Principe, member morale captain; Meghann Principe, member morale captain; Dana Greenall, special events captain; and Charlie Karchner, family relations chair.

Penn State Hazleton’s THON chapter will host its annual designer purse bingo on Sunday, Nov. 11. Members of THON at Penn State Hazleton are, from left: Christine Turse, chair; Eden Triano, assistant chair; Camille Principe, member morale captain; Meghann Principe, member morale captain; Dana Greenall, special events captain; and Charlie Karchner, family relations chair.

Credit: Penn State

HAZLETON, Pa. -- Penn State Hazleton’s THON chapter will host its annual designer purse bingo on Sunday, Nov. 11. Doors open at noon and games will start at 1 p.m. in the Dr. Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium. The event is open to the public.

Tickets are $20 in advance from any THON member and $25 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased in the Student Affairs office, located in Room 105 of the Charles T. Butler Teaching and Learning Resource Center.

Participants can also take chances on raffle baskets during the purse bingo. Food and beverages will be available for sale.

All proceeds from the day will benefit Penn State Hazleton’s THON chapter. THON is the largest student-led philanthropy effort worldwide, and the Hazleton group holds events and raises funds throughout the year to support children who are battling cancer, as well as their families.

For more information, call 570-450-3160.