who we are

About Us

THON is 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!

What we Do

Penn State Dance Marathon

The Penn State Dance Marathon, affectionately referred to as THON, is excited to have you join us in our fight to conquer childhood cancer. In 1973, a small group of dedicated Penn State students held the 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 16,500 student volunteers, 700+ dancers, and has raised more than $180 million, benefitting Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital

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Address

2080 Tulpehocken Road
Reading, PA 19610