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‘THON Week’ Declared in Pennsylvania
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The Pennsylvania State Senate introduced and unanimously adopted a resolution that officially designates Feb. 17 “THON Week” across the Commonwealth. State Sen. Tom Killion, R-Chester and Delaware, introduced SR293 on Feb. […]
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Food Truck Fiesta Brings Fine Fare and Family Fun to Benefit THON
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THON special-interest organization Apollo will host the third annual Food Truck Fiesta on Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in State College.
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Spikes to Host THON Game for Home Finale
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For their final home game of the season on Sunday, the State College Spikes will donate a portion of the game’s proceeds to THON.
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THON Bans All Fundraising That Requires Travel
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Penn State’s student-run philanthropy THON will no longer permit any fundraising that requires out-of-town travel, the organization announced Monday in a statement on its website.
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THON 2019 Raises $10.6 Million for the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
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Another year, another big fundraising total for Penn State’s THON and its efforts to support pediatric cancer patients and research.
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THON Family Hour: ‘Thank You Will Never Be Enough’
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The families who inspire year-round fundraising and a 46-hour dance marathon took center stage on Sunday afternoon as THON 2019 headed into its final hours.
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Watch: THON 2019 Pep Rally Ignites BJC
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Pep Rally is always one of the marquee events of THON weekend, and the 2019 edition didn’t disappoint.
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Singing Lions Honor THON Child With Tribute Performance
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The Singing Lions a cappella group sang a special song to honor Kirra, their THON family’s child who passed away in December. Centre County Report’s Maddie Biertempfel talked with dancers from the group who explain why this year’s THON is so meaningful.
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Mike Gesicki Makes Surprise Appearance at THON 2019
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Former Penn State football tight end Mike Gesicki took to the THON stage and surprised Four Diamonds child Landon Knepp on Saturday night.
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Penn State Men’s Gymnastics Wins THON Pep Rally for Third Consecutive Year
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Penn State men’s gymnastics sealed itself in THON Pep Rally history as the first team to three-peat as champions in the competition’s current format.