What is THON?

2007 Theme:
Many Hearts, One Home

THON Weekend:

February 16th-18th, 2007


The largest student– run philanthropy in the world, The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON)! THON is a year round fundraising event benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund, Conquering Childhood Cancer, at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA.

The year culminates in a no-sitting, no-sleeping. 46 hour dance marathon held every February. Over the past 30 years, the students of THON have raised over 30 million dollars that has helped thousands of children and families fight horrific battle of childhood cancer!

Thursday, November 30, 2006

Thank You for Your Support!

Abington THON would like to thank all those who came out and supported our event today. It was a big success and we couldn't of done it without you. Our event successfully raised over $555.00. All this money will go to The Four Diamonds Fund and help defeat pediatric cancer.

Our event today was featured on the CBS 3 6 o'clock news and the FOX 29 10 o'clock news.

Congrats to Anthony Pacitti, Ken Moritz, and Marc LeCureux for being named the Abington THON Dancer representatives for THON 2007 from Feburary 16th-18th, 2007.

If you would like one of the Abington THON "Raising Awareness, We Raise Hope" t-shirt, our supplies are limited. Visit Gina Kaufman in room 209 Lares if you want one, they are only $10.00.

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Abington miniTHON Carnival


10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lares 108 & 109


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT/PERFORMANCES
THON MUSIC
CARNIVAL GAMES
PRIZES
FOOD

$5.00 for one time entry
$7.00 for all day

We will also be selling our THON 2007 Abington T-Shirts all day during the event for only $10.00. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Four Diamonds Fund and the Penn State Dance Marathon.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

THON'in On!

So from what I received we raised just over $100 during our 100 Days Till THON event.

Also the retreat was great! I hope you all enjoyed it and learned more about THON and why we do what we do. Don't forget to check out some of the THON videos on the THON website, www.thon.org.

Remember! The Family Carnival is this weekend! From what we know, our family will be there!

- RAWRH
Raising Awareness, We Raise Hope

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Canning Weekend 1 Total!

$2855.82!
UNBELIEVABLE!

Thank you for everyone who canned this past weekend. This puts are overall total so far to $3207.44.

Monday, November 06, 2006

THON Updates

Canning this weekend was awesome! The total is being calculated as we speak. When the total is announced it will be posted on this site. So keep an eye out tomorrow when the total is announced!

Remember that this Wednesday, November 8th during common break is our "100 Days Till THON" event where we will be selling hearts in the lobby and canning around the campus!

Also, this Friday will be the THON Retreat from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Lares Banquet Room. If you can't come, contact either Roxy or Amy.

We are off to a great start! Remember who we do this for! Without our help, there's people unaware!

We Have a KID!!!

That's right! Abington THON has just received it's first ever Four Diamond Family! We are stoked at this announcement and we can't wait to meet them and give them all they need from us in return. Here's some information on our family:

Child Name: Gabrielle
Age: 3
Family Composition: Mom, Dad, Sister, Child :)

FOR THE KIDS!
Many Hearts, One Home!