Why We THON – 2025
Every year, Penn State hosts the largest student run philanthropy event, THON. Originally started by Greek Life organizations, THON has grown into an event of…
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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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My Ode to Penn State THON
When you grow up in Pennsylvania, you grow up hearing about THON. My school district held “Mini THON” when I was in middle school, people…
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Kids’ Talent Show! | THON 2017
This year, the Kids’ Talent Show featured many amazing performances by the kids that THON is all about. Who knows-maybe someday one of them will be headlining their own concert at the BJC!
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Meet the Valley Girls Dancing This Weekend | THON 2017
This year, two of Valley’s own are down on the floor, dancing the full 46 hours for the kids. Valley caught up with Carolyn and Katie 16 hours into the dance marathon to get an inside look of how the experience has unfolded.
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THON 2016: Line Dance Reactions
It’s Friday the first day of THON 2016, approximately 7:15, and the annual Line Dance just ended. Peering the crowd, there isn’t a sole dancer without a smile on their face — a great sign.
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THON 2015: Mail Call
As mail is lined up in the back of the Bryce Jordan Center, the dancers are called up group by group to receive envelopes spilling with supportive letters from their friends and loved ones. Reading these can give the dancers that extra boost of energy they need during the later hours of THON.
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THON 2015: Wigs for Kids
When it comes to THON, everything is for the kids. In this case, THON participants were more than willing to share some of their luscious locks in order to provide wigs that can withstand everyday activities that kids partake in such as playing a sport or taking a shower. This is all made possible through the Wigs for Kids organization.
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Best Of THON 2015: Accessories
Amongst a blend of rainbow color on the dancefloor, THON participants and committee members use their accessories to really stand out. From capes to blow up dinosaurs, the people of the floor find small ways to show off their creativity and have a little fun with it! We went around and talked to some of the best accessorized!
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