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DuBois dancers help to raise more than $27,000 for THON

Tuesday, February 22 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — While recovering from the 46-hour dance marathon that wrapped up at 4 p.m. on Feb. 20, Penn State DuBois' THON dancers for 2022, Hannah Allen, Haley Rummel, Elise DuFour and Alena Keen, can rest knowing that they championed efforts resulting in... Read More.

Penn State’s 2022 THON raises record breaking $13.7 million

Monday, February 21 by wcednews

State College, PA – THON's annual fundraiser in the fight against pediatric cancer wrapped up their 46-hour dance marathon on Sunday.The theme this year was Spark Endless Light, with fundraisers happening throughout the past 12 months to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund.And the total... Read More.

THON 46-hour dance marathon starts today

Friday, February 18 by wcednews

State College, PA – THON kicks off today, a 46-hour dance marathon held to raise money for cancer research and support for kids battling pediatric cancer.This is a special year because THON is back to in-person celebrations and it also marks the 50th anniversary... Read More.

THON 2021 raises over $10.6 million for fight against childhood cancer

Monday, February 22 by wcednews

University Park, PA — Penn State THON 2021 has raised $10,638,078.62 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital!As the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, each year THON raises millions of dollars for Four Diamonds to fund pediatric cancer research and support children and... Read More.

Penn State DuBois raises nearly $20,000 for THON, fight against childhood cancer

Thursday, February 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn State DuBois raised nearly $20,000 so far this year for THON, benefiting the fight against childhood cancer!For the first time ever, the annual hair auction had to be held virtually. Although the public could not attend, the participants gathered at... Read More.

Penn State DuBois virtual hair auction for THON tonight

Wednesday, February 10 by wcednews

DuBois, PA - Penn State DuBois is raising money again for THON, benefiting the fight against childhood cancer! Tune into the virtual hair auction on the Penn State DuBois website Zoom group on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and bid in real time.Everyone... Read More.

Deadline is today to order meal for Penn State DuBois THON benefit

Wednesday, February 3 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Penn State DuBois is raising money again for THON, benefiting the fight against childhood cancer!The send-off dinner and hair auction will be Wednesday, Feb. 10, with pick-up only for dinner this year and the hair auction held all virtually.Dinners are $10... Read More.

Penn State’s 2020 THON raises $11.7 million for kids battling cancer

Monday, February 24 by wcednews

State College, PA (AP) – Hundreds of Penn State students have raised almost $11.7 million dollars for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon!The $11,696,942.38 total was announced Sunday afternoon at the conclusion of the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic... Read More.

10-year-old Emma shares story about donating hair for THON

Thursday, February 20 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – This Friday through Sunday, thousands of people will pack into the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, and volunteer dancers will stay on their feet for 46 consecutive hours to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund in the the fight... Read More.

Hair auction pushes Penn State DuBois THON team to $32K record-breaking year

Tuesday, February 18 by wcednews

DuBois, PA — The Annual THON Dancer Sendoff Dinner and Hair Auction is the biggest fund-raising event for Penn State DuBois for THON each year, and it did not disappoint in 2020.At the end of the night, total funds raised this season for THON... Read More.