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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
$254,000,000
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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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We are still in awe thinking about $2,077,353.59 all FTK™! See MoreSee Less
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4 days ago

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Love will Lead us Forward as today marks a 100 days until THON™ Weekend! We wish for a world without childhood cancer. Help us make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. See MoreSee Less
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Thank you students, alumni, donors, supporters, and the entire THON™ Community for coming together for our seventh annual Dream Forward Campaign. In the last 17 days, our community worked tirelessly to raise $2,077,353.59, all For The Kids®! Together, we #DreamForwardFTK See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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With only 1 day left until our 100 Days til THON™ celebration we want to share some of our favorite memories from past years! From silent disco to hair donations, you can find it all in the HUB starting at 11 AM tomorrow! See MoreSee Less
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100 smiles for 100 days to remind us why we THON™. Join us this Wednesday in the HUB to celebrate 100 Days until THON Weekend. See MoreSee Less
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The PSU Men’s Hockey benefitting THON™ game is on November 15 at 6:00pm against Michigan! We are looking for Penn State fans to donate their tickets to Four Diamonds Families. You can make a direct impact on the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer by donating your tickets so they can have a memorable day cheering on our Nittany Lions! If you have any questions email family.relations@thon.org! 🏒 See MoreSee Less
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There’s still time to double your impact! This matching day every third donation up to $100 will be matched until funds run out! Help us continue to Dream Forward and make a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer! 🎗️ See MoreSee Less
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Dream Forward Matching Day is here!Starting NOW, every third donation up to $100 will be matched until funds run out. Then at 6PM EST, every other student donation will be matched up to $10 until funds run out.Together, let’s double our impact to support children and families affected by childhood cancer as we Dream Forward for a cure! See MoreSee Less
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Beth Carey was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at 15 years old. Beth has been in remission for 20 years and is now a nurse practitioner in urgent care. In 2012, as a Penn State student Beth was able to dance during THON Weekend representing Women’s Club Basketball, the same organization who danced for her during her diagnosis. To read Beth’s full story, click the link in our bio. See MoreSee Less
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Delaney was diagnosed with High-Risk B-Cell Leukemia at 16 years old, in the midst of her sophomore year of high school.Delaney is currently in active treatment and continues to face each day with resilience and positivity. From managing her high school field hockey team to standing on the side lines and cheering on her team mates, Delaney is determined to continue her passion for sports.To learn more about Delaney’s story, read the link in our bio. See MoreSee Less
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