What’s In Your Fanny Pack? | THON 2017
Every year, THON brings out the best colorful tutus, socks, hairstyles and most importantly—fanny packs. Valley decided to get the inside scoop on whats in some of the dancers’ fanny packs this year.
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What TV Character Would You Want as Your DRCM? | THON 2017
Valley decided to ask a few dancers a question that would take temporarily take their minds off of the impending weekend exhaustion: What TV character would you want as your DRCM and why?
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To What Are You Most Looking Forward? | THON 2017
Within just the first few hours of Penn State’s THON, so many exciting and amazing events have already occurred. Valley took to the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center to ask what people are most looking forward to in the many remaining hours of THON.
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Best Dancer Outfits | THON 2017
Make sure to be on the lookout for these amazing outfits and dancers and for many other awesome and festive getups!
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What Ultimate Throwback Jam Would You Blast in the BJC? | THON 2017
Here’s hoping that some of these dancers will be lucky enough to hear their jam selections before the THON’s 46 hours are up!
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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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Talking the Talk, Dancing the Dance: A Few Thoughts from THON Dancers
So, what does it feel like when you realize you’re dancing in THON? Valley spoke to two THON dancers to find out.
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THON 2017 Logo Revealed
Valley is excited about the new THON logo and even more excited that THON weekend is quickly approaching.
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THON 2017 Is Upon Us
There are so many ways to get involved and make a difference for the kids. Anything and everything you do for THON will be worth it.
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Registration for THON 5K Open
The THON 2017 season will be officially “kicked off” with the 16th annual THON 5K, along with the second annual Virtual THON 5K, on Sunday, Oct. 16.
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THON Spotlight: The Possibilities are Infinite
Infinity, small but mighty, works alongside larger organizations year-round to raise millions to stop childhood cancer in its tracks.
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Support a Healthy Lifestyle (and THON) with Blueprint Exposed
Two Penn State alumni are here to share the secrets the health industry doesn’t want you to know, while also giving back to THON, with their eBook, Blueprint Exposed.
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THON 2016: Who do you THON for?
There are many different reasons why over 15,000 student volunteers participate in Penn State’s Dance Marathon (THON).
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THON 2016: Fashion Show
Each child brought joy to the stage and reminded us all why we dance FTK.
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Dancing For Hope
Senior elementary education major Ali Smith will be standing 46 hours this weekend with over 700 fellow dancers, 3,400 committee members and 15,000 student volunteers. However, there’s only one person Ali regrets won’t be there to hold her hand on the BJC floor this year.
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THON 2016: What’s In Your Fanny Pack?
In order to survive the rough 46 hours, a dancer knows that there is one essential item they simply cannot dance without — their fanny pack.
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THON 2016: Line Dance Reactions
It’s Friday the first day of THON 2016, approximately 7:15, and the annual Line Dance just ended. Peering the crowd, there isn’t a sole dancer without a smile on their face — a great sign.
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The Perks of Being a THON Dancer
Being a THON dancer is one of the most admirable tasks a Penn State student accomplishes.
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No Hair, But She Really Doesn’t Care
For only $10 in exchange for a shaved head, participants can stand in solidarity with the kids who lose their hair as a result of cancer treatment.
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