Students at the Mount worked hard to raise 116,387 dollars for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia during their 12th annual Magic-THON event on February 13th, 2025.

While this event is amazing in itself, lots of work goes into it behind the scenes. For the 2025 Magic-THON seniors co-chairs Lila Forti ‘25 and Mia O’Brien ‘25 led the committee to success. “Honestly it was a lot of stress…throughout the year leading up to it, so it was very rewarding to see all of it pay off… being able to break a new record for the amount of money we raised was so amazing.” O’Brien ‘25 said.

Alongside these directors are junior Co-chairs Avery Lasky ‘26 and Kaitlyn Cockerham ‘26 who learned the ropes and gained experience in preparation for their leadership role next year. “I’m so excited to be able to share the opportunity to run Magic-THON with Kaitlyn Cockerham, we have such a close bond and this is such an amazing cause…” Lasky said.

Throughout the event, Mounties engaged in hour by hour activities including fun games like Minute to Win it. Senior Caroline Bladek participates in the exciting oreo challenge, Cookie Face, “It was a very thrilling experience… I was locked in ready to go and it was a great time and the energy was very exciting,” Bladek ‘25 said.

In regard to raising CHOP awareness, students, faculty, and alum shared their story and experience with the organization for the duration of the event. Jenna Miller ‘26, spoke about her older sister Joey Miller and her experience with CHOP, “It was good to share…I like listening to other people speak, so it was fun,” Miller said.

Several students along with Junior Lizzy Organsky, impulsively cut 10 inches of her hair off at the event, donating it to the Children with Hair Loss organization.

“…it was very last minute, I decided as I was sitting on the floor…I was going to cut my hair… I’m very happy I did it,” Organsky ‘26 said.

To entertain everyone and pass time, Ms. Maura Briscoe, a Mount guidance counselor and avid Yoga instructor at Reya Barre & Yoga, led a mindfulness meditation class to remind students the importance of fundraising for CHOP, and the THON event.

“I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect… it was fun just to use yoga to be silly and have fun with you guys, and it was great,” Briscoe said.

Towards the end of the event, during the ninth hour, the epic rave takes place when the lights go out, the glow sticks come out, and the DJ plays the best songs! Many Mounties including Erin Romano look forward to this as their favorite part of the night.

“I love the rave hour!” Romano ‘27 said.

Many freshmen have never experienced an event like this before and it was an eye opening experience for some. When freshman Caycee Snyderman was asked about her new experience she said their favorite parts were, “…hanging out with my friends and dancing.” said Snyderman ‘28.