Every year, thousands of students come together to support THON™, our remarkable student-run organization that’s dedicated to fighting childhood cancer. By donating to THON, you do more than contribute funds — you give hope and resilience to children and families battling cancer. Your generosity fuels groundbreaking research and provides vital resources for treatment and care.
As the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, THON is on a mission to uplift the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. We focus on providing financial and emotional support. We also work to increase awareness about the impact of childhood cancer and raise funds to support critical research toward finding a cure. With your help, we can inspire and empower everyone to make a difference.
Our efforts are only made possible by our amazing donors. Your support directly impacts the lives of children and families fighting cancer. Through your donation for childhood cancer, we ensure 96 cents of every dollar we receive goes directly to Four Diamonds, our sole beneficiary.
Four Diamonds helps families of children undergoing cancer treatment at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital take care of medical bills that insurance doesn’t cover. Plus, they support over 30 specialty care providers who serve the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual needs for children and their families. Your donations also help fund innovative cancer research to improve treatments and ultimately find a cure.
Donations give us the resources to fundraise for Four Diamonds through pre-THON Weekend events, alternative fundraisers, and THON Weekend.
Ready to make a difference? Here are the different ways you can get involved and support the fight against childhood cancer with THON:
If you’re thinking long term, consider planned giving to include THON in your estate or financial plans. Planned giving can be done through bequests in a will, insurance policies, retirement assets, trusts, or annuities. This type of donation allows you to make a significant gift that aligns with your financial and philanthropic goals. It’s an incredible way to leave a legacy that benefits future generations.Find Out More
Not ready to make a financial contribution? No problem! You can help out by donating the high-demand supplies we need to support our yearlong efforts. Check out our registry list for the items we currently need. By supplying the fight with in-kind donations, you help us reduce costs and focus our efforts on making a bigger impact.
Donate Today to Support Children and Families Affected by Childhood Cancer
When you donate to THON, you help cover treatment costs and provide emotional support for kids fighting cancer. Your contributions also fuel critical cancer research aimed at finding a cure. Together, we can turn compassion into action and help create a brighter future. Make a donation to THON today.
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.
