When Daniel Testa was a baby, he was diagnosed with childhood cancer. During Daniel’s stay at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, his family learned about Four Diamonds and THON, and
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Dream Forward: Daniel, Marget, and Avery’s Dream
When Daniel Testa was a baby, he was diagnosed with childhood cancer. During Daniel’s stay at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, his family learned about Four Diamonds and THON, and
Dream Forward: Hailey, Jacob, and Katie’s Dream
Hailey Dougherty was at a sporting practice in February 2020 when she suddenly became concerningly exhausted. Soon afterwards, doctors found carcinogens in her blood, and she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Over a year later,
Dream Forward: Shiloh, Caroline, and Cris’s dream
Shiloh Crimmel is an energetic four-year-old girl who loves to play sports outside with her big sister, Harper. When Shiloh was two, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Upon starting treatment at Penn State Health Children’s
THON Updates
THON Weekend 2022 FAQs
Will I need to get tested if I am vaccinated against COVID-19 and a general THON spectator? No, if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 weeks from the final dose
Communicating at Scale: Technology as the Backbone of THON
How does the largest student-run philanthropy in the world communicate information among their volunteer base? Effectively sharing documents, messages, and files among 16,500 students is no easy task. THON is
THON Weekend 2022
After careful consideration with health experts at Penn State University and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital (PSHCH), and in consultation with University leadership, THON intends to hold THON Weekend 2022 in person,
THON Weekend
THON Weekend 2022 FAQs
Will I need to get tested if I am vaccinated against COVID-19 and a general THON spectator? No, if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 weeks from the final dose
IDC Feature: Kallen Mitchell and Jenna Cikowski
Kallen Mitchell and Jenna Cikowski met as Dancer Relations Committee Members during their first year at Penn State, which kickstarted their THON involvement. Now, they are an Independent Dancer Couple
Dancer Feature: Giulia Dini
Above: Giulia Dini with the mom of AOII’s paired THON family Giulia Dini is a senior Marketing student at Penn State, and this year she is representing her sorority Alpha
Organizations
Organization Spotlight: Science LionPride
Science LionPride is an ambassador program for Eberly College of Science. The members give tours to prospective students, speak at Accepted Students Programs, and attend alumni and career events with
Organization Spotlight: Eclipse
Eclipse is a Special Interest Organization devoted to fundraising for THON and supporting families. While the organization’s main focus is centered around THON-related efforts, they also create an incredible member experience through
Organization Spotlight: Atlas
Atlas is one of the biggest Special Interest Organizations at Penn State, devoting countless hours to raising tens (or sometimes hundreds) of thousands of dollars each year for THON. The