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One Day We Will Dance in
CELEBRATION,
Until Then We Will Dance For A CURE

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Year-Round
Commitment
to Providing Emotional Support, Raising Awareness and Funding Critical Research

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One Day Cancer
Will Be Cured,
Until Then We Will
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The Largest Student-Run Philanthropy in the World

THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children & families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional & financial support, spread awareness, & ensure funding for critical research—all in pursuit of a cure.

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Hour Dance Marathon
4,800
Families Helped
16,500
Student Volunteers
$236,000,000
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To ensure that THON is able to donate 96 cents of every dollar raised to Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, we heavily rely on donor support. These donations provide us the resources to create endless memories for our Four Diamonds families & foster a deep love & connection to our mission for our volunteers through Pre-THON Events, alternative fundraisers, & THON Weekend.

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Making a difference

Our Partners

At its core, THON is an organization that makes a difference in the lives of families and children battling childhood cancer. Each year, through meticulous care & dedication, we are able to make sure that 96 cents of every dollar directly impacts children & families battling childhood cancer.

Since 1977, THON has raised more than $236 million for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. We are thankful for our incredible partners, who continue to support us in our pursuit of a cure.

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Our alumni

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Join our alumni groups in contributing to the efforts of THON with the common goal of one day dancing in celebration of a cure. The Alumni Challenge challenges our Penn State Alumni Community to see which geographical region can raise the most money in support of THON. Gather with your friends, co-workers, local alumni chapter, etc. to organize an event & spread THON’s mission nationwide by bringing THON to your area.

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Make an impact as an alumni and send inspirational messages to THON™ 2025 dancers and Four Diamond’s children! To learn more information for guidelines, and to send in mail, follow this link: https://thon.org/mail-call/.
With any questions, contact: alumni.campaigns@THON.org https://x.com/THON/status/1876407967353860566/photo/1

Experience the excitement of Pittsburgh Penguins hockey in-person at PPG Paints Arena! Each ticket purchased benefits THON™

Link: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/PenguinsPSUTHON010925 https://x.com/THON/status/1864715063757803638/photo/1

The third annual Alumni Game Show is today! Get ready to show off your knowledge and join us on THON social media on December 5th at 7PM! Email alumni.campaigns@thon.org with any questions. https://x.com/THON/status/1864686194858053666/photo/1

In just 3 days, the Alumni Game Show is back!

This virtual interactive event encourages all Alumni to answer trivia questions, listen to guest and family speakers, and even win Alumni Showdown points! https://x.com/THON/status/1863645604166959407/photo/1

The Alumni Connection Series is a set of livestreams dedicated to sharing the stories of families, Four Diamonds workers, Penn State alumni, and more!

Join us tonight, November 21 on Facebook Live! https://x.com/THON/status/1859647731180150987/photo/1

First Year Committee applications for THON™ 2025 are now LIVE and due by December 16! Follow the link in our bio to join us in the fight against childhood cancer. https://x.com/THON/status/1858963456646422944/photo/1

Watch the Philadelphia Flyers take on the LA Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets on December 19th and 21st! With each ticket purchase $5 will be donated to THON™! Link to Purchase: https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/Thonnation24 https://x.com/THON/status/1858942911670313229/photo/1

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Join us at the Prudential Center on November 30th at 7:00pm as the Devils take on the Capitals for Hockey Fights Cancer night. Every ticket purchased through the link benefits THON™ and you can credit any org of your choosing at checkout! Link:https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/PSUTHON24 https://x.com/THON/status/1858556964189380683/photo/1

Building A Home For Hope and dreaming of limitless futures as we approach THON™ Weekend in 100 days! Help us make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. https://x.com/THON/status/1856817946934358445/photo/1

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It’s Matching Week!Each day at 11AM EST, every other donation for the featured organization type will be matched up to $100 until funds run out. Then at 6PM EST, every other student donation for the featured organization type will be matched until funds run out.2/10: Commonwealth Campuses2/11: Greek Organizations2/12: Special Interest Organizations2/13: General Organizations2/14: Committee Matching Day See MoreSee Less
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If you are in need of any specific accommodations for THON™ 2025 please fill out this form: forms.office.com/r/UzUGHdW5Ch See MoreSee Less
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Learn about THON's history, financial impacts, and families! See MoreSee Less
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Only 2 more weeks till THON™ 2025 and we are reliving all the best moments. Today is Alumni Matching Day where every 3rd alumni donation on DonorDrive will be matched until funds run out!And join us virtually on THON’s social media tonight, February 6th at 7PM for the second annual Alumni TeleTHON sponsored by the Penn State Alumni Association @pennstatealums See MoreSee Less
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As we recognize World Cancer Day, we want to celebrate everything we can do together as a community for children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Today, we are sharing the story of the Addison Shaull Family and their paired organization Delta Zeta & Sigma Pi #TogetherFTK See MoreSee Less
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The Diamond Guide is THON Weekend's official magazine! It features the names and photos of all Captain Committees, family stories, a year in review, and so much more. Diamond Guides are $8 and can be pre-ordered on the THON Store or purchased on the concourse during THON Weekend! If anyone is interested in pre-ordering, here is the link to the THON Store Diamond Guide Pre-Sale!store.thon.org/product/2025-diamond-guide/#tab-reviews See MoreSee Less
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APPLY by 5pm today if you’re interested in donating your hair THON Weekend! Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa_mMje5eP2XpPThOwb4VcofaXe0m3gPy5u6n2V89H4-9Isw/viewform See MoreSee Less
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Consider donating your hair at THON™ Weekend 2025! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa_mMje5eP2XpPThOwb4VcofaXe0m3gPy5u6n2V89H4-9Isw/viewform See MoreSee Less
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Penn State Founded Kyle Cavan Jewelry is donating 20% of their Penn State Collection sales to THON™ this month!! Purchase using this link: kylecavan.com/collections/penn-state?utm_source=thon&utm_medium=thon&utm_campaign=thon See MoreSee Less
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