Game On: How Penn State THON and Athletics Rally to Beat Childhood Cancer
What are Penn State students’ two most favorite things? Most would answer football season and THON. With more than 80,000 passionate Penn Staters, the 2024…
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The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) is a year-long fundraising and awareness campaign that culminates in a 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon every February. More than 15,000 student volunteers dedicate their time and effort to THON, making it the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.
THON Spotlight: The Emilia Dameshek Family
With the conclusion of THON weekend, VALLEY highlights the Emilia Dameshek family. Natalie and Mitchell Dameshek have partnered with the Club Gymnastics team since their…
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THON Spotlight: William Sweger Family Story
THON Weekend is finally here! VALLEY is so excited to celebrate this special time at Penn State by highlighting one of THON’s beloved families —…
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Shiloh’s Spotlight: The Crimmel Family at Penn State’s THON Game
The Crimmel family’s journey with Penn State’s THON and their remarkable child, Shiloh, is a heartwarming example of the community that defines Penn State. VALLEY…
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THON Spotlight: Dancer Appreciation
It’s true — THON weekend wouldn’t be possible without its fearless dancers. This year, VALLEY had the pleasure of interviewing a few dancers about their…
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THON Spotlight: Daniel Popjes Family
Daniel Popjes, a blonde, energetic and charismatic 4-year-old got to return to his favorite place this past weekend. Year after year, the Bryce Jordan Center…
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How To Maximize The Weeks Leading Up To Thon
THON, Penn State’s 46-hour dance marathon, is rapidly approaching, with high stakes after raising a whopping $13, 756, 374. 50 in 2022. Penn State prides…
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THON 2022: A Dream Come True for Taylor Stossel
It’s no secret that Penn State’s THON is a transformative weekend for all involved. The 46-hour no-sitting-no-sleeping dance marathon held in the Bryce Jordan Center…
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100 Days Until THON Celebration: Growth on the Horizon
Penn State celebrated “100 Days til’ THON” on Wednesday, Nov. 10! Penn State’s dance marathon, better known as THON, is the largest student-run philanthropy in…
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THON 2020 vs THON 2021
Despite everything going on in the world, THON 2021 was truly a success. Not only was THON able to raise $10.6 million for the Four…
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The Post-THON Bounce Back
Another THON weekend has come and gone, and while everybody is still sleeping off that 46-hour high, classes jump right back into full swing Monday…
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THON Then and Now
This past weekend, Penn State students’ yearlong fundraising efforts culminated in the annual 46-hour dance marathon, fondly known as THON. This student-run philanthropy works to…
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Here’s How Greek Life Raised Money for Online THON
With Penn State’s iconic THON online this year, Greek Organizations – who are always very involved in THON—had to improvise and find ways to raise…
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Meet VALLEY’s Most FTK: THON 2021 Dancers
Every February in State College since 1973, Penn State students gather together at the Bryce Jordan Center for 46 hours to show cancer what it…
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THON May Seem Different, But Go Go Gadjet is the Same
They’ve done it again. Every year during THON we look forward to Go Go Gadjet’s performance sealing the final hours. As they said in an…
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The Final Four Recap
THON looked different this year but the meaning and purpose within the event remained as strong and special as ever. The final four, also known…
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THON 2021 Pep Rally Recap
Although the THON 2021 Pep Rally looked a little different this year the smiles, energy and purpose remained the same. Kicking off at 7 pm,…
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How Each Zodiac Sign Would Be As A Dancer in THON
THON is here! Approximately 592 dancers will be participating this year, and all of those students must have big hearts to be participating in such…
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Stay Motivated This THON Weekend: A Survival Guide
THON 2021 may look different this year, but that doesn’t mean it will be any less strenuous! Whether you’re a dancer or someone who wants…
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A THON Line Dance That Unifies
The THON Line Dance is always highly anticipated by the Penn State community. This year was no different. As the whole world faced a harsh…
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