PENN STATE THON™ SURPASSES $200M CUMULATIVE TOTAL AND BREAKS ALL-TIME ANNUAL FUNDRAISING RECORD
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Sunday, February 20, 2022
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The theme of THON 2022 was "Spark Endless Light" and saw the annual no sleeping or sitting dance marathon return in-person to the Bryce Jordan Center and virtually.
Key Points:
- The theme of THON 2022 was "Spark Endless Light" and saw the annual no sleeping or sitting dance marathon return in-person to the Bryce Jordan Center and virtually.
- "What started out as an event organized by 78 Penn State students has grown into over 16,500 student volunteers and $200 million total raised for families facing childhood cancer.
- THON was founded by Penn State students in 1973, and over the years has grown into the world's largest student-run philanthropy.
- Since its start in 1973, THON has raised over $200 million dollars to support its sole beneficiary, Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.