THON
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Dates Set for THON 2026
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The 2026 edition of THON, Penn State’s 46-hour dance marathon and the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, will take place from Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Bryce Jordan Center, the organization announced Friday afternoon. THON’s 2026 fiscal year will start on July 1 with its fifth annual “Ignite The Fight”…
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THON 2025 Raises Record $17.7 Million
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It was another record-setting year for Penn State’s THON and its fundraising efforts to support pediatric cancer patients and research. THON 2025 raised $17,737,040.93 the Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, the student-run philanthropy revealed on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. The announcement came following the conclusion of the annual 46-hour dance…
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Watch: THON 2025 Line Dance
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Dancer Relations captains graced the Bryce Jordan Center stage around 6:10 p.m. on Friday and performed the first line dance of THON 2025. An annual tradition, the choreographed dance is accompanied by a mashup of popular songs with customized lyrics about Penn State, national and international news and events from the previous year, as well…
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The Fray Performs as Surprise Act at THON 2025
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Rock band The Fray took the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center as the surprise national act on Friday night at THON 2025. With popular hits such as “How to Save a Life” and “You Found Me,” both with over 500 million streams on Spotify alone, the band made the trip from Denver for the…
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‘A Home for Hope.’ THON Weekend Underway at Bryce Jordan Center
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Suzanne Graney knows as well as anyone the impact Penn State’s THON has had over its five decades of working to conquer pediatric cancer. As executive director of Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s hospital, the sole beneficiary of the student-run philanthropy since 1977, for the past the 13 years, Graney has heard countless…
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THON Returns for 53rd Year This Weekend. Here’s What to Know
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THON Weekend 2025 will take place Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, Feb. 23, marking the culmination of year-round efforts of 16,500 student volunteers to raise funds and provide emotional support for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Now in its 53rd year, the Penn State student-run philanthropy has raised more than $236 million for the…
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THON 2024 Raises Record $16.95 Million
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It was another record-setting year for Penn State’s THON and its fundraising efforts to support pediatric cancer patients and research. THON 2024 raised $16,955,683.63 for the Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, the student-run philanthropy revealed on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. The announcement came following the conclusion of the annual 46-hour…
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‘We Weren’t Alone.’ Four Diamonds Families Share Stories of Pediatric Cancer Battles and THON’s Impact
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The final stages of Penn State’s THON 2024 began with Family Hour on Sunday afternoon at the Bryce Jordan Center. Stacia Bird, the daughter of Four Diamonds founder Charles Millard, touched on the event’s “Treasure Every Adventure” theme and its relation to her father’s vision toward raising pediatric cancer awareness to kick off the segment. …
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Penn State Football Team Hosts THON Explorers Program
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As THON Weekend chugs along, there’s plenty going on For The Kids outside of the Bryce Jordan Center. The THON Explorers Program invited Four Diamonds-supported pediatric cancer patients and their families to join the Penn State football team in activities at Holuba Hall, the team’s indoor training facility. Take a look at some moments captured…
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Watch: THON 2024 Line Dance
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Dancer Relations captains took the Bryce Jordan Center stage at about 6:10 p.m. on Friday to perform the first line dance of THON 2024. An annual tradition, the choreographed dance is accompanied by a mashup of popular songs with customized lyrics about Penn State, national and international news and events from the previous year. Watch…