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THON broke the one million mark raising $1,141,145.38 As THON's popularity grew on campus, so did its fundraising efforts. On Sunday, February 16, 1992, shortly after 7 p.m., Overall Chair John Ferenchak took a deep breath and began to announce the grand total, "One million…”
Feb 18, 2015 · THON 2002 led to the first THON 5K, as well as began the Color Wars between dancer teams. In 2003, dancer enrollment reached over 700 people — the number that acts as the foundation of dancers even today. In 2005, THON was given the Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18-23, from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
THON 2022 executive director Kate Colgan and her team are taking the best of last year’s THON—including peer-to-peer online giving through DonorDrive, and hybrid events that include virtual livestreams—into THON’s 50th year. Colgan: This is a turning point for the organization. “Doing as much as we possibly can” is the goal.
Feb 19, 2021 · THON broke the million-dollar mark in 1992, raising $1,141,145.38! It was also during the ’90s that the continuing growth of THON caused another location change. In 1999, the marathon found a new home in Rec Hall. THON has continued to grow and evolve into the event that we all know so well today.
THON was started in 1973 by the university's Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils and in its first year raised more than $2,000. Today, it is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world [15] [16] which has raised over $157 million since 1977. [17] In 2011, THON raised $9,563,016.09, in 2013, $12,374,034.46 and in 2014, $13,343,517.33 ...
THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness, and ensure funding for critical research—all in pursuit of a cure. Our yearlong efforts culminate in a 46-hour dance marathon. DONATE TODAY
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Frequently Asked Questions. What is THON? The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON, is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. THON is a year-long effort which raises funds and awareness for the fight against childhood cancer. With the support of students from all across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and supporters ...
