100 Days 'til THON kicks off the countdown to Feb. 20

100 Days 'til THON kicks off the countdown to Feb. 20

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Ben Simmons signs the "100 Days 'til THON" banner at the base of the grand staircase of the HUB-Robeson Center. Today (Nov.12) begins the annual 100-day countdown to Penn State's IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, known to most as THON.

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Olivia Falcione pins a gold ribbon to a student supporter of THON. Proceeds from the annual dance marathon benefit the Four Diamonds Fund, which offers assistance to families who have a child with pediatric cancer, and also supports research of pediatric cancer.

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THON Morale Team members and other supporters danced during the lunch hour in the HUB-Robeson Center to build excitement for the upcoming 100 days until THON kicks off, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2009.

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RAM Squad, a break dancing group on campus, entertained THON supporters with their moves.

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The card-writing table is a popular spot, where students can write words of encouragement to the hundreds of dancers who will be on their feet for almost two full days to raise money for kids with cancer.

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The Lionettes dance team were on hand to perform during the "100 Days" event.

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Alex Toner reminds everyone that THONvelope Week, a letter-writing fundraiser, is Nov. 17-21 in 235 HUB. Penn State students hope to surpass the total they raised last year, was was more than $6.6 million.

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The all-important line dance -- an annual tradition -- was performed by THON morale captains. While next year's line dance is kept a secret until February, the movers and shakers reprised last year's rendition.

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At the end of the line dance, the diamond sign is made with dancers' hands to show their support and dedication to the Four Diamonds Fund organization. For more information, visit www.thon.org online.

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Students formed a human THON on the Old Main lawn to kick off the 100 days till THON.

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