THON
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How to Donate to THON 2022
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THON is back at the Bryce Jordan Center, kicking off at 6 p.m. Friday and running through 4 p.m. on Sunday as the Penn State student-run philanthropy celebrates its 50th […]
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Celebrating 50 Years, THON Is a Shining Example of Selfless Leadership
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Penn State is a place where many great things happen, but nothing we do at Penn State outshines the 46-hour Dance Marathon (THON). Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this year’s THON […]
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State Sen. Jake Corman Introduces Resolution Designating ‘THON Week’ in Pennsylvania
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The largest student-run philanthropy in the world will soon be getting some official statewide recognition thanks to a new resolution introduced by lawmakers. State Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, […]
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THON Unveils 2022 ‘Spark Endless Light’ Logo
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Penn State’s THON revealed its 2022 “Spark Endless Light” logo Wednesday afternoon to take one step closer to the student-run pediatric cancer charity’s annual 46-hour dance marathon. This year’s logo features two […]
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Four Diamonds Co-Founder Charles Millard Dies at 93
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Charles Millard, co-founder of the pediatric cancer charity Four Diamonds supported by Penn State’s THON, died on Thursday morning, according to Penn State Health. Millard, 93, died from a brain injury […]
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THON 2022 to Be Held in Person
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Penn State’s THON will hold its 2022 dance marathon in person at the Bryce Jordan Center, the organization announced on Thursday afternoon. Scheduled for Feb. 18-20, THON Weekend 2022 will combine […]
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Four Diamonds Launches New ‘Play for the Kids’ Fundraising Initiative
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Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital has launched a new fundraising program to unite supporters nationwide in the effort to conquer childhood cancer. “Play for the Kids,” has […]
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THON 2021 Raises $10.6 Million for the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
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THON Weekend went virtual for the first time in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but a change in format didn’t stop Penn State’s student-run philanthropy from raising millions of […]
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Watch: THON 2021 Line Dance (with Lyrics)
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While THON has gone virtual this year, the iconic line dance isn’t going anywhere. An annual tradition, the coordinated dance features lyrics about what’s happened at Penn State and around […]
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‘Our Mission Hasn’t Changed.’ THON Weekend Goes Virtual
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At 6 p.m. on Friday, hundreds Penn State students got on their feet, like in so many years past, to kick off THON Weekend. But this year, the 592 students […]