The two councils work in cooperation on various campus events, most notably dance marathon. Thon is a yearlong effort which raises funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer. Thon is the largest studentrun philanthropy in the world. Frequently asked questions penn state dance marathon. Penn state has a great kinesiology and sports medicine program. Yearlong efforts to raise money for the four diamonds fund. Ist benefitting thon strives to bring the ist community together to support the penn state dance marathon thon and the four diamonds fund. The mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness and ensure funding for critical research all in pursuit of a cure. This morning at penn state, students are tearing up the dance floor in the biggest party on campus. The theme for penn states thon dance marathon, inspire tomorrows miracles, is being put into action at penn state harrisburg, where fundraising is in swing and student volunteers have planned a full calendar of events to raise money and public awareness.
Because the philanthropys first year was so successful, the time was extended to 48 hours the following year. Thon began as a 30hour dance marathon back in 1973. The marathon read will feature texts written or published in 1968, including philip k. For every book received, howard kulp, the immediatepast chair of the campus advisory board, then generously donates one dollar towards thon. But also from meeting people in the sign language organization. Hershey medical center mshmc is a 548bed nonprofit, research and academic medical center located in hershey, pennsylvania, providing tertiary and healthcare needs for the central pennsylvania and the capitol region. The penn state ifcpanhellenic 46hour dance marathon, known as thon, will be held feb. Although classes were large of about 200400 students, it is best to talk to professors and get to know them as well as ask as many questions as possible when it comes to exams or homework questions.
Jan 22, 2020 the penn state ifcpanhellenic dance marathon, or thon for short, is the worlds largest student run philanthropy, raising money for the families of pediatric cancer patients at penn state hershey childrens hospital. Founded in 1855 as the farmers high school of pennsylvania, penn state conducts teaching, research, and public service. Penn state lehigh valley benefiting thon announces the. Today, penn states thon continues to be the longest dance marathon in the country, lasting 46 hours. Thons yearlong fundraising and awareness campaign culminates in a 46hour nositting, nosleeping dance marathon every february. Penn state dance marathon releases 2009 fundraising summary. As it continued to evolve and grow, more activities were included during the weekend to keep dancers busy for the entire 48 hours.
Lessons from the leader of penn state dance marathon classy. All year long over 15,000 student volunteers passionately and tirelessly work together to make thon happen, making it the largest student run philanthropy in the. Changes made to further strengthen the future of thon. Behrend thon club breaks fundraising record behrend blog. With the recordsetting 2006 edition of penn states annual ifcpanhellenic dance marathon now in the history book, organizers already are looking ahead to next years event, which will be held for the first time in the bryce jordan center.
Joe jonas gave a surprise performance for penn state students who participated in. State college, pa penn state dance marathon releases. Penn states dance marathon thon is the worlds largest studentrun philanthropy, raising millions of dollars each year for pediatric cancer research through the four diamonds fund. Penn states beaver stadium is the 4th largest stadium in the world. Changes made to further strengthen the future of thon penn. Pages from 1968 this year the marathon read joins in the commemoration of 50 years since the watershed year of 1968. Because the philanthropys inaugural year was so successful, the time was extended to 48 hours the following year. The four diamonds fund, a fledgling charity at the heart of the penn state hershey medical center, was chosen as the recipient of dance marathons fundraising efforts in 1977. Vintage photos of thon, penn states dance marathon. History of the interfraternity councilpanhellenic dance. Long before he was a college student, jack walker, executive director of the behrend thon club, was committed to penn states largest studentrun philanthropic event, a dance marathon event benefitting children. A lennd interview by chris carver every year the student body at penn state organizes a series of fundraising events in the hundreds that culminate in one behemoth of an event. Penn state university libraries university libraries home.
The penn state cheerleaders had 6 team members participate. The penn state ifcpanhellenic dance marathon better known as thon will be held feb. Everyone on campus knows about penn states intense dance marathon. Penn state dance marathon was noted for being the largest philanthropy of its kind. With the support of students from all across the commonwealth of pennsylvania and supporters all around the world, we continue to make. The penn state ifcpanhellenic dance marathon, or thon, is the largest studentrun philanthropy in the world. Once completed, the mosaic will be turned into a 10ft by 8ft mural that will be placed permanently in the psu hub. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness and ensure funding for critical research all in pursuit of a cure. Thon, the largest student run philanthropy in the world, is a year long effort with 15,000 volunteers which culminates in a 46 hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon. Annually an event known to penn staters as thon occurs on the university park campus of penn state. Lou prato releases new book on life in happy valley penn.
Denise has written 5 childrens books involving our beloved nittany lion, this time the lions travels took him to the bjc to see thon. The dance marathon alumni interest group dmaig leads a passionate community of alumni who create and promote opportunities to raise awareness, volunteer time, and provide philanthropic support to champion the efforts of thon. In just a matter of days, the bryce jordan center at penn state university park will transform in an explosion of color, dancing, and childhood laughter as penn state students begin a nosleeping, nositting, 46hour dance marathon in support of families affected by pediatric cancer. Feb 18, 2018 the event, held on penn state s campus, typically draws thousands of students who trade sleep for a 46hour dance marathon, along with pediatric cancer survivors and their families.
Thon has grown to engage more than 15,000 students each year and has inspired other university, high school, middle school, and elementary school students across the nation to start dance marathons of their ownall in the hopes of. All year long over 15,000 student volunteers passionately and tirelessly work together to make thon happen, making it the largest student run philanthropy in the world. Students busy at work to benefit thon during the fall. Recently, fellow penn state alum and author, denise kaminsky, was inspired to write a book combining two of our favorite things, the nittany lion and thon. Mar 5, 2020 thon is a studentrun philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Penn state students participate in dance marathon video. Penn state special collections library in a bold move, the length of dance marathon jumped from 30 hours to 48 hours. Visit penn state university on your trip to state college. Providing many teaching methods to help students understand the curriculum. It takes a full year of preparation and hundreds of student volunteers to get penn state s bryce jordan center ready for the threeday penn state dance marathon. Thon is the largest studentrun philanthropy in the world and is committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer by providing emotional and financial support. In addition to the change in venue to allow for greater participation and enhanced safety and support services in the spacious, state oftheart facility.
Dnce surprises penn states dance marathon by alexis. Everyone can find their own unique place within the larger penn state community which i think is amazing. Author pens book to benefit thon dance marathon alumni. For 46 hours straight, students dance throughout the thon weekend to fundraise for pediatric cancer. Just ask the four penn state harrisburg students who withstood the 46 hours to dance and even sometimes enjoy what is commonly known as thon. The schools pride is unprecedented which is evidenced by the penn state dance marathon, or thon. Jul 03, 2012 penn state s dance marathon thon is the worlds largest studentrun philanthropy, raising millions of dollars each year for pediatric cancer research through the four diamonds fund. Dancers take different approaches in the marathon of 1974. At the time only 78 dancers participated in what was then a 30hour dance marathon. The penn state dance marathon aig mosaic is a limited, one time chance to be a part of history.
Mshmc the regions only academic universitylevel teaching center. It takes a full year of preparation and hundreds of student volunteers to get penn states bryce jordan center ready for the threeday penn state dance marathon. Lukes university health network with their childrens book drive. The line dance is a 5 minute stretching routine that is played at thon every hour to encourage the dancers to move and stretch. Our yearlong efforts culminate in a 46hour dance marathon. However, thon 2007 was cut down to be 46 hours long. Penn state spirit cheer info penn state university. May 09, 2017 recently, fellow penn state alum and author, denise kaminsky, was inspired to write a book combining two of our favorite things, the nittany lion and thon. The pennsylvania state university penn state or psu is a public, landgrant, research university with campuses and facilities throughout pennsylvania.
Penn state lehigh valley benefiting thon announces the 2020. Joe jonas gave a surprise performance for penn state students who participated in the. Come out to the penn state ifcpanhellenic dance marathon. I found some of my best friends in college from different organization like thon, which is penn state s dance marathon the largest studentrun philanthropy in the world. Nov, 2018 penn state lehigh valley benefiting thon also continued their contribution to the reading rocks program at st. Thon weekend breaks college record penn state harrisburg.
The interfraternity council and panhellenic council ifc was founded as a means to unite and advance the common purposes of the twentythree sororities and fifty fraternities on pennsylvania state universitys campus. Its a yearlong effort that raises funds and awareness for the fight against. The best part about this book was the ability to just run with what i wanted to incorporate, prato said. Through close partnerships among students, alumni, faculty and staff in the college, ist ftk will inspire hope by providing emotional and financial support. The interactive mosaic will also remain online, so. A student has her leg bandaged at the 1980 dance marathon. The four diamonds fund, a fledgling charity at the heart of the penn state hershey medical center, was chosen as the recipient of dance marathon s fundraising efforts in 1977. Brooke evans seniormedia studies said she thinks all students should participate in events like the penn state interfraternity councilpanhellenic dance marathon or movin on. Penn state dance marathon thon the penn state dance marathon, better known as thon, is a 46 hour no sleeping, no sitting dance marathon whose mission is to conquer pediatric cancer. Thon dancers endure pain, exhaustion for the kids penn. A new line dance is created every year based on current events that make it interesting and fun for the crowd and dancers to sing and dance to throughout the weekend. Its instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional and continuing education.
Founded in 1972, the fund honors christopher millard, a 14yearold who lost his battle with cancer after three years of strength and determination. Thon is a studentrun philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. By heather cass, publications manager, penn state behrend from left, behrend thon dancers tyler malush, morgan shaw, and matt hammel. With the recordsetting 2006 edition of penn state s annual ifcpanhellenic dance marathon now in the history book, organizers already are looking ahead to next years event, which will be held for the first time in the bryce jordan center. In addition to the change in venue to allow for greater participation and enhanced safety and support services in the spacious, state. Dnce surprises penn states dance marathon page six. Feb 17, 2017 the penn state ifcpanhellenic dance marathon better known as thon will be held feb. The penn state dance marathon, commonly referred to as thon, is a 46 hour dance marathon which takes place every february at pennsylvania state university to raise money to combat childrens cancer. Penn state lehigh valley benefiting thon also continued their contribution to the reading rocks program at st. Vintage thon the penn state dance marathon starts tonight. See more ideas about dance marathon, marathon quotes and quotes.
Were raising money and awareness for chop and the childrens miracle network join us on april 7 for the second annual penn dance marathon. The penn state dance marathon was still 48 hours at this time. Ground was broken in 1966 and penn states college of. The penn state ifcpanhellenic dance marathon, or thon for short, is the worlds largest student run philanthropy, raising money for the families of pediatric cancer patients at penn state hershey childrens hospital. The interactive mosaic will also remain online, so the photos can be viewed over and over again.
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