STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Penn State Dance Marathon (THON™) will celebrate the 51st anniversary of its annual 46-hour no-sitting no-sleeping dance marathon, with over 16,500 student volunteers supporting the fight against childhood cancer from February 17-19, 2023, at the Bryce Jordan Center. Hundreds of students will stand for 46 hours to show support for children battling cancer and their families. Student volunteers work year-round to raise both funds and awareness while building relationships with families impacted by childhood cancer.
THON has raised over $200 million since partnering with Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital in 1977 - raising over $13 million last year alone. The money funds innovative research and comprehensive care while ensuring that none of the 4,800 families see a medical bill. Events and fundraisers are held year-round to show support and raise funds, culminating with the dance marathon held each February.
Throughout THON Weekend, there will be numerous performances, as well as notable events like Pep Rally featuring Penn State’s Varsity Athletes. The final four hours will feature family speakers and the much-anticipated total reveal. The magic of THON can be felt throughout the weekend as thousands stand united in pursuit of a cure.
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● Instagram: PennStateTHON
● Twitter: @THON
● Facebook: Penn State THON
● Tik-Tok: PennStateTHON
It was a big send-off in Lackawanna County as students head to State College for a cause.
Three students will participate in THON at Penn State University this coming weekend.
"I am so ready for THON, we've been prepping all year. It's a 46 hr dance-a-thon so we've been practicing endurance too, we've been standing on our feet a lot. Me and the dancers, RJ and RAJ, are so excited and we're so excited to be thon 2023 dancers," said Amanda Rzucidlo of Jermyn.