THON, Penn State and Childhood cancer

Penn State's THON Raises Record $17.7 Million in Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
THON, the nation's largest student-run philanthropy, capped its annual 46-hour dance marathon Sunday at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Penn State THON: Did 2025 dance marathon break another record to help fight cancer?
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, which is held each February in the Bryce Jordan Center, raises money to fight pediatric cancer. The announced fundraising total for this most recent event − $17,737,040.93 − broke last year’s record by nearly $800,000.
Penn State breaks THON fundraising record with over $17 million
For the first time ever, Penn State’s THON fundraising total surpassed $17 million raised in the fight against pediatric cancer. The IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon’s exact total was $17,737,040.93 — beating THON 2024’s record-breaking total of $16,
Penn State THON breaks record with this year's dance marathon
This year, the 46-hour, no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon raised $17,737,040. That's nearly $1 million more than last year, and it is a new record for the fundraiser.
Penn State students raise record breaking $17M to fight childhood cancer at THON
Penn State students raised over $17,737,000 in funds for a nonprofit aimed at covering medical expenses for families with childhood cancer.
Penn State’s Thon sets new record, raises more than $17M to help fight childhood cancer
Thon’s sole beneficiary is Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, and the money raised ensures that families never see a medical bill or the financial burden of cancer, Thon’s website states. Donations also help fund cancer research.
After 46 hours of dancing, more than $17 million raised for childhood cancer at Penn State’s THON weekend
Eddie Galang lost track of time after dancing in the middle of the Bryce Jordan Center on Pennsylvania State University’s main campus for more than 20 uninterrupted hours. Balloons and beach balls were flying around,
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Penn State’s 46-hour Thon already full of memories, surprises as event inches toward conclusion
Penn State’s IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, the annual 46-hour no-sitting dance marathon to raise money for the fight ...
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Pat Kraft discusses Beaver Stadium, Thon and NIL in first address since December
Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft met with reporters Monday for the first time since the Big Ten Championship in ...
Penn State Football Brings a Bit of THON to the Lasch Football Building
The Nittany Lions hosted children and families facing cancer treatment for some fun during THON weekend at Penn State.
Could a former Penn State quarterback be joining James Franklin’s 2025 staff?
According to Penn State’s student news outlets, Onward State and The Daily Collegian, athletic director Pat Kraft teased the ...
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‘Incredible cause.’ Rock band The Fray takes the BJC stage at Penn State’s Thon 2025
Chart-topping rock band The Fray took the Bryce Jordan Center stage Friday night as the surprise performer at Penn State’s ...
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‘No Hair Don’t Care’ event raises money for THON
A temporary barbershop was set up at Penn State University as students lined up for the annual “No Hair, Don’t Care,” event. ...
Penn State football hosts Thon Four Diamonds families for Explorers Program
Penn State football welcomes Four Diamonds families to the Lasch Football Building for annual Thon Explorers program ...