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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THON Legacy: The Cinker Family
During THON Weekend 1991, a Penn State cheerleader named Dawn volunteered to help the dancers stretch. At four in the morning on Sunday, a mutual friend introduced her to Mike Cinker, a dancer from Sigma Pi. Who would have guessed that this chance
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
Supply Logistics
Supply Logistic (SL) If you have strong organizational skills and want to learn about how each committee acquires the material needed for THON Weekend, you might enjoy working on the Supply Logistics Committee! Supply Logistics is responsible
Technology
Technology (TECH) If you’re looking for a positive outlet to utilize your skills with coding and technology development, please consider joining THON’s Technology Committee! The Technology Committee maintains and develops THON’s
Family Relations
Family Relations (FR) At THON, all that we do is For The Kids™. If you want to in get right to the heart of that motto, Family Relations might be the place for you. The mission of
Public Relations
Public Relations (PR) Do you have strong skills in writing, design, journalism, or photography? If you do, the Public Relations Committee could use your talent! The main responsibility of the Public Relations
Merchandise
Merchandise (MERCH) If you’ve ever stopped by the THON Store, then you’ve probably fought the urge to blow your budget on the best THON gear. To learn about the behind-the-scenes creation and distribution of these awesome
Donor and Alumni Relations Alumni Engagement
Donor and Alumni Relations Alumni Engagement (DAR AE) Penn State has one of the largest alumni networks in the world. If you’re one of the many students who viewed that network as a