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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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’s Over – Now What?
THON is the biggest way Penn State gives back, but it’s far from the only. Now that a successful THON weekend has passed, there are still plenty of opportunities for service on campus.
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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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Creative Looks of THON 2019
When it comes to THON weekend, the Bryce Jordan Center is jammed pack with all sorts of crazy costumes, neon colors and diy accessories as far as the eye can see. In the sea of THON dancers, VALLEY set out to find some of most creative looks of THON 2019.
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Why We THON 2019
Every year, students and families pack the Bryce Jordan Center BJC at Penn State to participate in a 46 hour dance marathon to stand up…
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Get to Know the THON 2019 Executive Director: Kelly McCready
The Penn State Dance Marathon has become nationally and internationally recognized as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world with over 16,500 student volunteers and…
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Over $10 Million FTK: THON 2018 Total Reveal
With changes in how students and organizations are allowed to raise money for THON 2018, the total money raised was hard to estimate. Another issue…
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