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Fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer patients in the area
Feb 23, 2021
STATE COLLEGE (AP) Penn State students managed to raise more than $10.6 million dollars for pediatric cancer patients in the annual 46-hour dance marathon known as Thon despite mostly virtual fundraising efforts throughout the year and having the event online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $10,638,078.62 total was announced Sunday at the conclusion of the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, billed as the world’s largest student-run philanthropy. Money raised goes to the Four Diamonds Fund, which benefits pediatric cancer patients and their families at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Child cancer survivors and their families also usually participate.
Jillian Pikora The Penn State THON dance marathon concluded Sunday in Pennsylvania.Typically thousands of dancers and volunteers gather at Penn State s Bryce Jordan Center, where they stay on their feet for 46 hours straight to raise money for pediatric cancer research.Those dancers participated from their own homes this year. Last year, students were able to raise more than $11.5 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital.This year s total was $10,638,078.62This is a less than last year s total, but given the changes due to the pandemic it is still very impressive. The current record is $13.34 million raised in 2014. Over the past 47 years, the 46 hour dance marathon has raised over $178 million. The money raised helps children and their families fight cancer.THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Its mission is to provide emotional and financial support