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 year. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, here are a few ways you can get your contributions in. No matter where you…
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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 will likely raise more than $10 million for the Four Diamonds Fund to battle pediatric cancer at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey and…
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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, R-Bellefonte, recently introduce Senate Resolution 226, which would designate Feb. 14-20, 2022, as “THON Week” in the Commonwealth. “The incredible work of dedicated THON volunteers makes…
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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 children watching an exploding firework. According to the organization, the design hopes to provide a spark and align with THON’s “endless” fight against pediatric cancer.…
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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 sustained after falling hours earlier. “Charles was humble, thoughtful, caring, and good-humored,” Suzanne Graney, executive director of Four Diamonds, said. “He was a gentleman in…
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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 a “robust and engaging livestream” with in-person festivities, including 46 hours of dancing. THON said it’s prepared to revert to an all-online weekend akin to…
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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 a goal “to embrace the essence of childhood, being young at heart and offering support to kids who often miss out on many childhood activities…
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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 dollars to support pediatric cancer patients and their families. The culmination of year-round fundraising efforts, this year’s 46-hour dance marathon concluded at 4 p.m. Sunday…
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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 the world over the past year set to a mashup of popular songs. Dancer Relations captains are going to the livestream instead of the stage,…
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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 selected to be THON dancers weren’t in a packed Bryce Jordan Center as they raise money and awareness for the Four Diamonds at Penn State…