THON (Penn State Dance Marathon)

THON, or Penn State Dance Marathon, is a large student-led charity event at Penn State University that aims to fight pediatric cancer. Over a designated weekend, thousands of students stay on their feet for 46 hours without sleeping to raise funds and awareness. The money raised supports organizations like the Four Diamonds Fund, which provides medical care, research, and support services to children battling cancer. THON combines fundraising, education, and community engagement to make a meaningful impact in the fight against childhood cancer, inspiring participants and donors to contribute towards a future free of pediatric cancer.