Shoe Game On Point: THON Preparation
It is that time of year again—THON is here! Penn State’s largest world student-run philanthropy annual event is to help raise money for families affected…
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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’s Collegiate Impact
In 1973, the first-ever THON was a 30-hour dance marathon that raised $2,316 in the HUB Ballroom. In 2021, there are over 250 colleges and…
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Your Ultimate THON 2021 Playlist
With a virtual THON this year, the need for songs with sick beats and inspirational lyrics is greater than ever. Here are some songs that…
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How to Enjoy This Year’s THON
This year’s THON is something that Penn State never imagined happening. From fundraising months before, preparing to stand hours on end, and doing it all…
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A Brief History of THON
One of the best weekends of the year has finally arrived: THON 2021! Throughout this weekend, the entire Penn State community will come together to…
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OPINION: A Freshman’s First THON
As a freshman, THON seems like a secret known only to those who have experienced it. Whenever I’d ask what THON is like, I would…
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THON 2020: More Than Just a Weekend
Penn State’s 2020 THON weekend has come to a close. Over 700 dancers went 46 hours without sitting or sleeping and thousands of others were…
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Fierce Fashion: THON 2020 Kids Fashion Show
As the final four hours of THON 2020 approached this afternoon, the BJC stage transformed into a runway for the annual Kids Fashion Show. The…
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Four Diamonds: The Fund Behind THON
THON has become a distinctive mark of the Penn State community, as the dance marathon is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. THON weekend…
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THON 2020 Pep Rally Recap: Going for Gold
From video cameos by Pilot Pete and Ali Krieger, to chants, cheers, stunting and tumbling, Penn State student-athletes brought the excitement and screams to the…
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Daya Brought the Energy to THON 2020
Which holiday weekend in State College is your favorite? Some may say State Patty’s weekend, or some will even say Arts Fest weekend. However, for…
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How to THON If You’re Not Already Doing It
It’s here! One of the most iconic weekends of the year at Penn State has begun. If you’re not part of a club or an…
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THON Through the Committee Member’s Eyes
In preparation for THON, over 15,000 students volunteer each year to help make sure the event runs smoothly. With so many committees to join, there’s…
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How to Recharge During THON Weekend
When you’re not dancing away in the BJC this weekend, it’s vital that you make the most out of resting to refuel your body. Help…
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THON 2020 Showcase: Sharing Talents FTK
It’s FTK all year for Penn State students. Just about any day of the year, you can find a THON-related activity taking place. While many…
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We Dance in 100: The Official Countdown to THON 2020
In just 100 days, the entire Penn State community will show the world what childhood cancer cannot do, through Penn State’s Dance Marathon, better known as THON.
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THON 2020: Get Involved
Executive Director of THON 2020, Regina Duesler, planned and executed the first-ever THON Spring Involvement Fair in order to educate the Penn State community on the many different ways to get involved in THON.
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THON Through The Eyes Of A Student Nurse
Nursing students go through various clinical experiences to gain knowledge in each field. THON is considered part of their pediatric clinical, as they do it FTK.
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Bringing it Back to You and Me
The only story that mattered this past weekend are the families who know more suffering than anyone should and the dancers who support them, yet people continually try to draw attention away from this.
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THON 2019 Kids Fashion Show
The THON 2019 Kids Fashion Show kicked off at 10 a.m. on Sunday leading dancers into the Final Four of THON 2019. Four Diamonds children walked down the “magic carpet” on stage to show us their representation of “Exploring The World” the theme of this year’s THON Kids Fashion Show.
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