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.

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