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THON plans to gradually phase out canning from fundraising model by 2019

4/21/16

THON announced Thursday (April 21) that the organization will slowly phase out "canning" as part of its fundraising model by 2019. Two "Fundraising Outreach & Canning" weekends are planned for the THON 2017 fundraising year, and one canning weekend will be planned for the THON 2018 fundraising year.

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Lehigh Valley to commence first canning weekend, Penny Wars for THON 2015

10/14/14

Penn State Lehigh Valley students will hold their first canning weekend to raise money for THON 2015 from Oct. 17 to 19. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., students will collect donations at Lehigh and Oxford streets in Allentown, Cedar Crest and Tilghman streets in Allentown, and outside Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Dorneyville, Trexlertown and near the Ciocca Subaru dealership in Allentown.

Penn State Lehigh Valley students collect money by 'canning.'

Penn State Lehigh Valley to participate in first THON 2014 canning weekend

9/25/13

To raise money for THON 2014, Penn State Lehigh Valley students will have their first canning weekend Sept. 28-29. From 6 a.m. to dusk on Saturday and Sunday, students will be outside of Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Trexlertown and Wescosville along Hamilton Boulevard and at the intersection of Lehigh Street and Oxford Drive in Allentown. On Sunday only, they will also can at the Wal-Mart locations in Bethlehem, Trexlertown and Whitehall.

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Safe home food preservation never goes out of style

6/21/12

Mid-summer is a satisfying time for home growers and gardeners. From asparagus to peas and from strawberries to rhubarb, many of our favorite fruits and vegetables ripen and become ready for picking. Home food preservation methods allow for these fruits and vegetables, and many others, to be enjoyed all year. A website offered by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences provides guidance for safely preserving fresh foods.

Student remembered with fund for THON safety

2/24/12

A freshman who lost her life on a fundraising trip for the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) is being celebrated with an endowment intended to help keep other students safe. The Courtney O'Bryan Memorial Fund was officially established on Saturday, Feb. 18, in a signing ceremony at the University's Bryce Jordan Center, where the annual THON event was on its way to securing almost $10.7 million for the fight against pediatric cancer.

Beaver campus students will dance in THON

2/3/12

Two Penn State Beaver students will dance in Penn State's upcoming 46-hour Dance Marathon, known as THON, Feb. 17-19 at the Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park. Freshman Angelique Matthews, Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), is from Cypress, Calif., and JJ (James) Figas of Beaver is a sophomore in the DUS program.

Prior to the event, Beaver students are soliciting support from the campus and community, and will continue canning at approved locations this weekend and next.In addition, Beaver students will host a Blood Drive for THON, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Lodge of the Student Union Building. The public is invited to register to give blood, but walk-in appointments will also be accepted.

To donate to THON and credit Beaver campus, contact Moon, or visit www.thon.org.

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Last weekend for THON canning at New Kensington campus

2/1/12

Students at Penn State New Kensington are making their final fundraising push this weekend to benefit the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, also known as THON.

Campus students will be canning Friday, Feb. 3 to Sunday, Feb. 5, at Walmart in Pittsburgh Mills, Golden Corral in Robinson Township, Shop 'N Save on Route 286 in Holiday Park, and Community Market franchises in Lower Burrell and Penn Hills, to raise money for what is believed to be the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. The proceeds go to research of children's cancer.

THON initiates canning workshops emphasizing students' personal safety

1/17/12

As of Monday (Jan. 16), Penn State's Dance Marathon (THON) is conducting mandatory "canning workshops" for all Penn State student volunteers who wish to participate in canister solicitation, also known as "canning." These workshops will continue in future years to educate students about personal and travel safety, THON guidelines and policies, general courtesy and safe, legal canning practices while they are off campus raising funds to fight pediatric cancer. The workshops are being held "in an effort to ensure complete understanding of the policies and guidelines for canning," and will review "safe canning practices, travel safety guidelines, general courtesy and THON information," according to a notice to THON volunteers, posted at http://thon.org/students/THONCanningWorkshops online.

Student events are under way to raise funds for THON

1/13/12

This week Penn State Beaver students will continue fundraising efforts for Penn State THON -- an annual, two-day dance marathon -- that will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park. Beaver students are soliciting support from the campus community and will be canning during the upcoming weekends. In addition, Beaver students will host a Blood Drive for THON, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Lodge of the Student Union Building. For more information about Beaver students' fundraising efforts for THON or to donate to THON, contact Lydia Moon at ljm5207@psu.edu.

Services set for student killed in auto accident on THON canning trip

12/4/11

The four Penn State students injured in an auto accident Dec. 2 while on a trip to solicit donations for THON, are recovering from injuries sustained in that accident, while funeral services for the one student killed are planned for Monday, Dec. 5, and Tuesday, Dec. 6, with a mass on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

Student killed in accident on THON canning trip

12/3/11

Five Penn State students on a trip to solicit donations for THON, a student-run philanthropy at the University, were involved in a motor vehicle accident Friday evening that killed one of the students. The driver and other passengers of the car have been hospitalized with various injuries.

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Students raise funds, awareness during THON's third canning weekend

1/20/11

This weekend, hundreds of students will pick up their cans and signs, pack into cars and drive all over Pennsylvania and the East Coast to raise money to help kids fight cancer. Jan. 21-23 marks the third canning weekend of the 2011 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately known as THON. Students in organizations and those who are trying to dance independently in THON will head to places such as Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York to stand outside for hours to raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund.

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Penn State students travel across Northeast for second canning weekend

12/2/10

This weekend, thousands of Penn State students will pick up their cans and signs, pack into cars and drive all over Pennsylvania and the Northeast to raise money for the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Dec. 3-5 marks the second canning weekend of the 2011 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately known as THON. Its mission is to conquer pediatric cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to the children, families, researchers, and staff of The Four Diamonds Fund. Canister solicitation, referred to as "canning," takes place over four pre-determined weekends during the year.

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Canned venison a better alternative to grinding your bounty

10/29/10

Deer hunting is an old tradition worth preserving, and when it comes to preserving venison, according to a food scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, an old traditional method for preserving meat might be best.

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