Giuseppe Silimperi

At-Large Captain

Year: Senior

Intro: Im currently 22 years old and have been working with children for the last 5 years. My major is middle level education with a minor in special education. And pancakes are far better than waffles.

Why I THON: I THON to find an end to childhood cancer, no child should ever have to go through something that scary.

Colin Boyd

Maggie Whalen

Fundraising Captain

Year: Senior

Intro: My name is Colin Boyd, and this is my fourth year in Ohana!

Why I THON… I THON four our families, and to continue to have a positive impact on all THON families.

donor alumni relations Captain

Year: Junior

Intro: Hi! I’m Maggie and I’m from Bucks County, PA. I’m majoring in actuarial science with minors in statistics and economics. Outside of Ohana, I’m also part of the women in business and actuarial science clubs at Penn State!

Why I THON: So that kids and their families are supported during this difficult time in their lives.

Jennifer Axarlis

Social media captain

Year: Senior

Intro: Hi! My name is Jennie and this will be my fourth year in Ohana! I am an Elementary and Early Childhood Education major and am pursuing a minor in Sociology. I’m extremely excited to run our social media pages this year and continue building relationships with our families and other Ohana members!

Why I THON: I THON for all the families, the kids, and my hometown friend Abbie who is still fighting her battle.