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 Updates
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 Nation Fundraiser Ideas
Fundraiser Ideas Click the resource above to help brainstorm and plan for your next THON Nation fundraiser!
MEET THE 16 THON COMMITTEES (2021)
by Emma Harmer Communications Communications Director: Conor Barber 67 Committee Members Organization development: help to create useful resources for organizations and THON chairs Volunteer Education: help to brainstorm and develop
Behind the Four Diamonds Logo: A Logo is Worth a Thousand Words
By Abby Jarecki Picture this: it’s THON™ Weekend, you’re exhausted from dancing all day and night, but you look up at the gigantic Four Diamonds logo that illuminates the BJC, and you remember
Thoughts coming into THON 2021
Just after we stood for 46 hours For The Kids at THON Weekend 2020 back in February, which seems like ages ago, news started breaking about a new disease spreading.
Giving Back to THON Throughout the Holiday Season
Giving Back to THON Throughout the Holiday Season by Sadie Bagdasian As the holiday season continues to spread its joy, THON does the same. The gift of giving is a rewarding
THON™ Playlist
THON™ Playlist One of the best ways to re-group during THON Weekend and take some time for yourself is to listen to music! Music can help refresh the mind, enhance touching moments
THON Outfit Ideas
THON Outfit Ideas Just like award shows or the Met Gala, THON has its own sense of style during the weekend. Whether you wear the same outfit or have a couple
How to talk to dancers
How to talk to dancers While THON™ embraces an amazing environment for our THON children and families, we can’t forget about the dancers who sacrifice their bodies to help create the
Fanny Pack Essentials
Fanny Pack Essentials It may be an iconic fashion statement from the 90s, but fanny packs are essential during THON Weekend. But once you secure your brightly colored lifeline, what should you pack in
How to make a perfect bow
How to make a perfect bow STEP ONE Collect your supplies 30 inches of 3-inch ribbon 12 inches of ⅞-inch ribbon Zip tie Lighter Hair Tie Sewing supplies (optional) STEP