Penn State Unites for 100 Days Until THON Celebration
“Adventure Awaits” and in less than 100 days Penn State will be well into THON weekend. Nov. 7 was the beginning of the big countdown…
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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.
Get to Know the THON 2019 Executive Director: Kelly McCready
The Penn State Dance Marathon has become nationally and internationally recognized as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world with over 16,500 student volunteers and…
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Taking Flight in the Fight Against Cancer: THON 5K
While THON weekend itself isn’t until mid-February, THON is still a yearlong effort committed to raising money and making a difference in the lives of…
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VALLEY Photo | MisterWives & Memories
THON 2018 may be over, but it’s never too early to start reminiscing. VALLEY photographer Lheandrew Canete had a front row seat for MisterWives’ rockin’…
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Over $10 Million FTK: THON 2018 Total Reveal
With changes in how students and organizations are allowed to raise money for THON 2018, the total money raised was hard to estimate. Another issue…
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Family Hour Kicks Off THON Final Four
Family Hour is an emotional and pivotal time in THON’s final four hours. All the Penn Staters have a chance to meet the Four Diamonds…
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You’ve Got Mail! Emotions Run High During THON 2018 Mail Call
The “Sunday scaries” are in full effect in the early hours of the last day of THON. Some dancers are in desperate need of some…
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How Joining a THON Committee Changed My Perspective on THON
Since 1973, Penn State students have participated in the year-long fundraising efforts that benefit Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital. What started as an…
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THON Through the Years
In 2018, it’s hard to imagine Penn State without THON. But the event that we now know and love had to start somewhere, and over…
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THON Through the R&R Perspective
THON is the time of year where Penn State joins together to fight the good fight against childhood cancer. It is a way for us…
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Adventure is Out There: THON 2018 Kids Fashion Show
As the 19th hour crept up on THON 2018, despite the lack of sleep starting to kick in throughout the BJC, the crowd was still…
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Dash-ing Into a New Era of THON
As Penn State students, we all know about THON. We know that it’s 46 hours long, we know that there are dancers and committees and…
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Meet The VALLEY Reps In THON 2018
Practically the whole school is busy preparing for one of the most major events of the year, and the members of VALLEY are no exception…
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11 Tips For Committee Members For THON Weekend
So you’re a committee member for THON 2018? First of all, know you’re about to have one of the most amazing weekends of your life….
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Surprise Performance from Misterwives Rocks THON
Around 7:30 p.m. in the BJC, THON participants started to get antsy. There was nothing officially scheduled for the night, but many students had been…
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Your THON Playlists
Here at VALLEY we know that THON weekend can be one of the most amazing, unforgettable, but tiring experiences for any Penn State student. We’ve…
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The Five People You Meet At THON
As every Penn Stater knows, THON is an amazing celebration that brings all sorts of people together for an awesome cause. Every year, without fail,…
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Stories Behind Why We THON
With THON only a few short days away, it’s important to be reminded why we THON and the true meaning behind the 46-hour dance marathon….
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THON Committees: Know Before You Go
This weekend you’ll no doubt be at Penn State’s annual Dance Marathon, but do you know what has gone into its production? THON committees have…
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Most-Anticipated Events During THON
Every Penn Stater’s favorite time of the year has finally approached—THON! For those who haven’t had the chance to experience the excitement and magic of…
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