THON
THON is largest student-run philanthropy in the world! The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately referred to as THON, is working towards its goal of conquering childhood cancer.
In 1973, a small group of dedicated Penn State students held our first Dance Marathon. That year, 39 dancer couples participated and raised $2,000. Since then, THON’s presence in the Penn State community has grown exponentially. THON now has over 15,000 student volunteers, 700 dancers, and has raised more than $200 million, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.
THON is now a year-long effort that raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. With the support of students from all across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and THON Alumni all around the world, we continue to make great strides towards finding a cure for all childhood cancers!
Thank you for your interest in learning more about THON. Together, we’ll make a difference in the life of a child.
“When they say, ‘We Are Penn State,’ this is what they are talking about.” - Joe Paterno
THON MISSION:
THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research — all in pursuit of a cure.
In 1973, a small group of dedicated Penn State students held our first Dance Marathon. That year, 39 dancer couples participated and raised $2,000. Since then, THON’s presence in the Penn State community has grown exponentially. THON now has over 15,000 student volunteers, 700 dancers, and has raised more than $200 million, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.
THON is now a year-long effort that raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. With the support of students from all across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and THON Alumni all around the world, we continue to make great strides towards finding a cure for all childhood cancers!
Thank you for your interest in learning more about THON. Together, we’ll make a difference in the life of a child.
“When they say, ‘We Are Penn State,’ this is what they are talking about.” - Joe Paterno
THON MISSION:
THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research — all in pursuit of a cure.
How to Donate:
If you would like to donate to THON, you can click the button below or you can go to THON.org and click on DONATE NOW- fast and easy! It is a yellow button on the right. For club or organization click club softball! We are so thankful for all the donations we receive. They truly do help us reach THON's goal of conquering pediatric cancer.
On THON.org you can also buy gear, and see what the families, students, and alumni all do to make THON such a success!
If you would like to donate to THON, you can click the button below or you can go to THON.org and click on DONATE NOW- fast and easy! It is a yellow button on the right. For club or organization click club softball! We are so thankful for all the donations we receive. They truly do help us reach THON's goal of conquering pediatric cancer.
On THON.org you can also buy gear, and see what the families, students, and alumni all do to make THON such a success!
PSCS THON Chair
If you have any questions that could not be answered using THON.org, our THON chair Alex Bogle will happily answer! You can email her at [email protected]. Other members of our team are are extremely excited to be our THON liaisons and chairs this year, helping the softball team to raise money and organize events and ribboning trips! We look forward to a great year leading up to THON!
2023: Foster The Magic
2023 Foster The Magic TOTAL:
$15,006,132.46
2022 Spark Endless Light TOTAL:
$13,756,374.50
2021 Rise & Unify TOTAL:
$10,638,078.62
2020 Journey Together TOTAL:
$11,696,942.38
2019 Shape the Moment TOTAL:
$10,621,683.76
2018 Discovering Tomorrow's Wonder TOTAL:
$10,151,663.93
2017 Igniting Hope Within TOTAL:
$10,045,478.40
2016 Believe Beyond Boundaries TOTAL:
$9,770,332.32
2015 Empower the Dreamers TOTAL:
$13,026,653.23
2014 Redefine the Possibilities TOTAL:
$13,343,517.33
2013 Inspire Tomorrow's Miracles TOTAL:
$12,374,034.06
Club Softball's Totals:
$5,972.00 (2020)
$3,963.25 (2016)
$8,007.77(2015)
$9,973.44 (2014)
$19,372.43 (2013)
$13,243.90 (2012)
THON 2015 CANNING WEEKENDS:
Canning Weekend #1: October 17-19, 2014 -- $2,819.30
Canning Weekend #2: November 7-9, 2014 -- $1,575.82
Canning Weekend #3: December 5-7, 2014 -- $952.65
Canning Weekend #1: October 17-19, 2014 -- $2,819.30
Canning Weekend #2: November 7-9, 2014 -- $1,575.82
Canning Weekend #3: December 5-7, 2014 -- $952.65
2015 Empower the Dreamers!
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Canning Weekend #1:
For the first canning weekend of the THON 2015 season, Penn State Club Softball traveled to Warrington, PA. The Saturday before a 3-game series against Rowan, PSCS raised a total of $2,819.30 in just one day FOR THE KIDS!! Canning Weekend #2:
PSCS headed to Loyalsock, PA to 'can' both Saturday and Sunday. Six of our girls raised a total of $1,575.82 FTK! Canning Weekend #3:
For the last canning trip of the year, PSCS traveled to Exeter, PA for the weekend. Despite the ugly weather, PSCS raised $952.65 FTK! |
Pen Pal
We would like to introduce you to our Pen Pal, Lexi! The Rupp Family has been a great support to Club Softball and our dancers throughout the year and THON weekend! We love to have them around and cannot wait for next year's THON!
Here is a pictue of Lexi with our two dancers for THON 2011 -
Janelle Stawasz and Elise Wagner
OUR 2016 Dancers!
These were our THON 2016 dancers, Cassie Zanolini and Ciara Mislan.
OUR 2014 Dancers!
These were our THON 2014 dancers, Jess Gallick and Taylor Huckfeldt.
OUR 2013 Dancers!
These were our THON 2013 dancers Kelsey Detweiler and Mallory Brown! These two were voted by the team to represent PSCS at THON this year. Kelsey and Mallory stood for 46 hours and maintained their spirit throughout the weekend. Congratulations girls on officially being considered "dancers"!