Penn State's THON poised to raise millions to fight childhood cancer

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Penn State's THON poised to raise millions to fight childhood cancer

Tribune-Review | Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:21 a.m.

Georgianna DeCarmine | For The Tribune-Review

Penn State THON dancer, Emily Rose, 22, of Mount Pleasant, Pa poses for a portrait in front of the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pa on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.

Penn State University students are pulling in funds from communities throughout the state and the world while it hosts THON, a 46-hour dance marathon.

The student-run philanthropy is “committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer,” according to its website. “Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness and ensure funding for critical research - all in pursuit of a cure.”

In 2018, THON, which is led by the PSU Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council, raised more than $10 million, the website said.

The intiative culminates with the dance marathon.

Participants came up with a line dance to build hype surrounding THON.

The dance began Friday night and will end Sunday.

You can livestream nonstop THON action here.

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