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Both Brady Lucas and Ryan Mourey were diagnosed with leukemia as children and were supported by THON and the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey.

From fund-raising pioneers to cancer survivors, these families continue to embody THON today.

Friday marks an important milestone as the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon kicks off for the 45th time. Even more significant is, this year, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of THON’s partnership with the Four Diamonds Fund.

At 6 p.m., more than 700 Penn State students will stand up on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center and for the next 46 hours will stay on their feet.

CATA once again will offer 24-hour Loop bus service for the duration of THON, which begins Friday and continues through Sunday afternoon.

Doing work for charities has always been one of Austin Sommerer’s biggest passions. Part of that comes from his parents, who have been involved in an organization called Oceans of Love, a nonprofit group in Ocean County, N.J., dedicated to helping children with cancer and their families.

The four Nittany Lions who will represent the Penn State Student Athlete Advisory Board and dance in THON this weekend convened at Lasch Football Building Wednesday morning to discuss their excitement for the weekend.