The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) is a year-long fundraising and awareness campaign that culminates in a 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon every February. More than 15,000 student volunteers dedicate their time and effort to THON, making it the largest student-run philanthropy in the world.
THON provides countless ways you can encourage a child with cancer, whether it be through dancing with them or squirting water guns at each other. Some students went all out and donated a piece of themselves to these children (literally), by donating their hair to Wigs for Kids.
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When you’re standing for 46 hours and can’t leave the floor, dancers are going to want to keep stuff with them, but not have it in the way. The answer? The hands-free wonder that is a fanny pack. It’s not just convenient, it’s one of the best ways for a dancer to accessorize.
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Mail call is one of the THON highlights for dancers. They get to receive some love in the form of wacky gifts and childhood toys along with the always-appreciated snack, delivered at a time when the heavy eyelids are definitely kicking in. So what’s in those packages?
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Ever think about how an answer to one question can change things forever? Stacy Bingler Forbes, THON’s first ever woman Overall Chairperson, didn’t realize the impact her natural reaction to a seemingly simple question would have on THON’s future.
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On the floors of BJC, we all have seen a lot of crazy outfits. Many of them have much more meaning than to just provide a punch of color to the tired volunteers. Read on for some touching stories that remind us why we THON.
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If you think football weekends and house concerts at Penn State are full of wacky-wardrobe choices, wait until you see what we spotted on the floors of the BJC. From denim jumpsuits to flamenco tops, THON is the perfect place to get wild with your wardrobe!
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The overall committee might be the presidents of THON, but dancers are godly. They also get to choose awesomely hilarious names to represent themselves with all weekend. Below, find our fave silly nicknames.
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The best way to top of THON weekend is with a fantastic hat. Not only does it make it easy to spot you from the floor, but it’s an extra accessory to keep you pumped all 46 hours.
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