Building Community at the Annual THON 5K
It’s that time of year again! Dust off your favorite pair of running shoes and get ready for Penn State’s annual THON 5K. Each fall…
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Recap of THON 2025: A Home For Hope
Thousands of children are affected by childhood cancer each year. Penn State students have found a way to help raise funds for those children and…
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THON Spotlight: Dancer Appreciation
It’s true — THON weekend wouldn’t be possible without its fearless dancers. This year, VALLEY had the pleasure of interviewing a few dancers about their…
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THON Then and Now
This past weekend, Penn State students’ yearlong fundraising efforts culminated in the annual 46-hour dance marathon, fondly known as THON. This student-run philanthropy works to…
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Your Ultimate THON 2021 Playlist
With a virtual THON this year, the need for songs with sick beats and inspirational lyrics is greater than ever. Here are some songs that…
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Four Diamonds: The Fund Behind THON
THON has become a distinctive mark of the Penn State community, as the dance marathon is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. THON weekend…
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THON 2020 Pep Rally Recap: Going for Gold
From video cameos by Pilot Pete and Ali Krieger, to chants, cheers, stunting and tumbling, Penn State student-athletes brought the excitement and screams to the…
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How to THON If You’re Not Already Doing It
It’s here! One of the most iconic weekends of the year at Penn State has begun. If you’re not part of a club or an…
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Bringing it Back to You and Me
The only story that mattered this past weekend are the families who know more suffering than anyone should and the dancers who support them, yet people continually try to draw attention away from this.
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Why We THON 2019
Every year, students and families pack the Bryce Jordan Center BJC at Penn State to participate in a 46 hour dance marathon to stand up…
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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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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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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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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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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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Greek Life In THON 2018
THON is only one day away and many organizations are preparing for the 46-hour-long weekend, including Penn State Greek life chapters. For those who may…
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Taking Care of Yourself THON Weekend
With THON weekend quickly approaching, State College and it’s students are gearing up for a weekend For The Kids™. Eating unhealthy food from the Bryce…
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All is Calm Before THON | THON 2017
Here’s to a weekend made possible by the culmination of individual efforts all for collective inspiration of hope in children battling cancer. Let’s all show what #CancerCannot.
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Fanny Pack Essentials for THON Weekend
Make sure to pack your fanny pack full of these essentials THON weekend so that you can stay refreshed and energized enough to be there For The Kids!
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