Penn State THON Raises Nearly $17 Million in 2024
Penn State THON, the world's largest student-run charitable organization, reached another fundraising milestone during its 2024 dance marathon at the Bryce Jordan Center. The THON event raised a record $16,995,683 million for pediatric cancer research and treatment, a cause it has supported for more than 50 years. Proceeds from THON benefit Four Diamonds, a national non-profit fund that covers medical expenses for families experiencing childhood cancer at Penn State Health Children's Hospital and supports the Penn State College of Medicine's cancer research program.
Penn State THON has raised nearly $220 million for pediatric cancer research since 1977. More than 700 Penn State students this year participated in the 46-hour event, without sitting or sleeping, in what has become a global event.
Penn State athletics teams have become stakeholders in THON, volunteering and attending the event and performing dance routines for participants. On Saturday, members of the Penn State men's basketball team attended THON after playing an afternoon game at Nebraska. Penn State coach Mike Rhoades attended his first THON.
The Penn State football team hosted its annual THON Explorers Program, entertaining and interacting with kids and families at Holuba Hall.
More scenes from Penn State THON 2024.
More Penn State Sports
Penn State wrestling wins fourth consecutive Big Ten regular-season title
Drew Allar named one of college football's top returning quarterbacks
Transfers Julian Fleming, Nolan Rucci make smooth transitions to Penn State
Ten Nittany Lions headed to 2024 NFL Combine
Penn State's Peter Gonzalez wins NFL Latino Youth Honors
Penn State begins "major, major" renovation of Beaver Stadium
Penn State names letterman Omar Easy to head new NIL initiative called The Brand Academy
James Franklin's first 10 Penn State teams, ranked
Is it too early to declare Penn State a playoff contender in 2024?
AllPennState is the place for Penn State news, opinion and perspective on the SI.com network. Publisher Mark Wogenrich has covered Penn State for more than 20 years, tracking three coaching staffs, three Big Ten titles and a catalog of great stories. Follow him on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. And consider subscribing (button's on the home page) for more great content across the SI.com network.
