Written by: Sarah Preston, Liviah Yudt & Malie Dell’Orco Penn State’s annual THON™ Weekend, that aims to raise money for childhood cancer, cancer research, various forms of therapy and more.
Author: Ella Rubenstein
Share Your Story: Ali Allouche
Written by: Katey McLaughlin, Shawyon Poursaba & Malie Dell’Orco At just four years old, Ali Allouche was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, as there was a growing on his neck discovered
THON™ Weekend Preparations as a Volunteer
Written by: Kaitlyn Nguyen, Samantha Matushek & Allie McKnight THON™ Weekend is approaching quickly. There is much work to be done in order to create the most magical weekend of
THON™ Dancer Spotlight
Written by: Katey McLaughlin, Claire Nguyen, & Sydney Waldner Each year, over 700 students are given the once in a lifetime opportunity to participate as a dancer in THON™. Each
THON™ Hair Donations: 100 Days ‘Til THON & THON Weekend 2024
Written by: Shawyon Poursaba, Laurel Donley, Kassidy Borger, & Malie Dell’Orco For years, THON™, the largest student run philanthropy in the world, has partnered with Wigs For Kids, in which
THON™ Crash Course
Written by: Dana Reed, Colin Cross, & Kelsea Harshbarger THON™, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, is primarily known for its 46-hour annual dance marathon, but it is so
THON™ Committees Appreciation
Written by: Lucy Pearce, Samantha Matushek, & Kaitlyn Nguyen There are 16 different THON™ Committees at Penn State, ranging from OPPerations to Dancer Relations to Merchandise and everything in between.
Spotlight THON™ Committee: Rules & Regulations
Written by: Megan Pauley, Lizzy Watson, & Allie McKnight The THON™ Rules and Regulations Committee, better known as R&R, keeps all THON participants safe and secure throughout THON Weekend, as
Behind the Scenes at the THON™ Store
Written by: Kelsea Harshbarger, Evan Halfen, & Allison McKnight THON™ has countless inspiring endeavors, including operating the THON Store that is located inside the HUB-Robeson Center. Open each weekday from
THON™ Kids Mail Night
Written by: Liviah Yudt, Kirsten Gerhart, & Sarah Preston Kids Mail Night is an event where THON™ Volunteers come together to write uplifting messages to send to Four Diamonds families.
PCT Runs Philly for THON™
Written by: Eva Patt, Malie Dell’Orco & Emma Hambrecht Many organizations have their fair share of fundraisers and efforts that they take part in during the year to raise money
Organization of the Month: Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Phi Chapter, has over 200 members connected to pushing the mission of THON™. Theta’s members continue to show their love and dedication by fundraising through DonorDrive,