Penn State THON Raises Nearly $17 Million in 2024

Penn State's student-run philanthropy set another fundraising record during its annual dance marathon.

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.

And the total for THON 2024 is… pic.twitter.com/CDjECm1Ec6

— Penn State THON™ (@THON) February 18, 2024

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.

🗣️ "I have the chills - it's like walking into a championship game. I've heard about this all my life being from Pennsylvania, but this is unbelievable." @CoachRhoades on his first @THON ⤵️🎗️#WeAre | #FTK 💠 pic.twitter.com/GREFsFwU2K

— Penn State Men’s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) February 18, 2024

The Penn State football team hosted its annual THON Explorers Program, entertaining and interacting with kids and families at Holuba Hall.

#WeAre… thankful for the opportunity to play a role in @THON weekend 🤍🎗️ #FTK pic.twitter.com/3kF3ve3Gdg

— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) February 18, 2024

More scenes from Penn State THON 2024.

During our Pep Rally, the THON Community raised enough money to fund 100 days of social services. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported our mission! pic.twitter.com/5jt9QbBoEt

— Penn State THON™ (@THON) February 18, 2024

WALK THE MOON brought joy, hope, and celebration to the heroes of THON Weekend - the inspiring children and families fighting childhood cancer with courage, wisdom, honesty, and strength.

Thank you to @PNC for providing us with moments that unite us as we dance for a cure. pic.twitter.com/du9Iq81CRf

— Penn State THON™ (@THON) February 17, 2024

WE ARE so proud! 🫶🎗️ pic.twitter.com/Lmb9Ng4GnU

— Penn State Athletics (@GoPSUsports) February 18, 2024

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