UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The 46-hour Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) once again has set a new record, raising $12,374,034.46 for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, surpassing last year's record total, $10,686,924.83.
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THON shatters record, raises $12.37 million to fight pediatric cancer
THON raises $12,374,034.46 to fight pediatric cancer
THON 2013 officers unveiled the record-breaking total of $12,374,034.46 at the conclusion of THON on Feb. 17 in the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State's University Park campus. Credit: Credit: Bill Zimmerman / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State's 46-hour Dance Marathon, THON, once again set a new record of $12,374,034.46 for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
Funds raised by THON go to support the Four Diamonds Fund and its pediatric cancer patients, families and researchers at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital who are working to find better treatments and, ultimately, cures for forms of cancer that afflict children. First held in 1973, THON has partnered with Four Diamonds Fund since 1977 and in that time has raised more than $100 million FTK -- "For The Kids."
More than 15,000 students participated in making THON 2013 happen -- from more than 700 dancers who spent the entire weekend on their feet, to the thousands of students who helped them raise funds throughout the year, and thousands more who volunteered during THON weekend to boost dancers' morale, keep them fed and entertained, make sure they stayed safe and shared the THON experience around the world via streaming video.
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Penn State students rocked Bryce Jordan Center during the weekend of February 17-19 to give children and their families hope in the fight against pediatric cancer. Thousands of dancers and volunteers had another successful year as they celebrated the 40th anniversary of THON.
Last Updated December 20, 2013