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.
Our Community
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
Organization Spotlight: Savoire Faire
A special group on campus has made their first impact on THON™ as they have joined the community in interest of raising money For the Kids®. Savoir Faire is an
Family Story Spotlight
Written by Paige Moore, Cecily Battaglia, and Matt Thierer Penn State THON™ is an experience that brings together families and volunteers to create and share joyful memories within the THON
Greek Life and THON™
Written by Esther Gershenson, Kayla Lebby, and Anirudh Ganesan Greek Life is an important part of THON™ at Penn State. Sororities and fraternities represent a large portion of the lively
THON™ Alumni
Written by Téa Griffith, Keona Montague, and Ryan Murphy From its start in 1973, THON™ has had a significant impact on its participants, inspiring many alumni to be actively involved
The Penn Pal Program
Written by Dana Russell and Barbara Price The Penn Pal Program plays a vital role in connecting the THON™ community to individual Four Diamonds families. Committees get to know Four
THON™ 2024 Theme Reactions
Written by Nick King, Lily Persio, and Morgan Coccodrilli Each year one of the most anticipated events leading up to THON™ Weekend is the Theme Reveal. The theme itself is
November Organization of the Month: Atlas
Atlas is a Special Interest Organization at Penn State with a strong dedication to fundraising for THON™ and a love for supporting it’s Four Diamonds families. It was founded all
100 Days ‘Til THON™ Committee Fundraising
Written by Sarah Neely, Emily Galiano, and Taylor McCaffrey As part of our 100 Days ‘Til THON™ celebration, a total reveal, similar to the famous reveal at the end of
Organization Spotlight: Trilogy at Penn State
Written by Anirudh Ganesan, Kaitlyn Casciato, and Sydney Breitkreutz Trilogy at Penn State is a group that is dedicated to supporting THON™ and bringing about real change. As a Special
THON™ Season of Giving
As 2023 winds down, we enter one of the most generous times of the year. The THON™ Season of Giving begins on the 18th of December and runs until the