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At 6 p.m. on Friday, 592 dancers will stand for the first-ever virtual THON. While THON 2021 will look a little different this year, its dancers are showing their passion for the cause as much or more than ever before.
Now in its 44th year of supporting the Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital, THON has raised more than $180 million for pediatric cancer patients and their families while also providing them with emotional support and raising awareness.
Earlier this week, Onward State
asked dancers to share why they are dancing in THON. Here are just a few of the responses received.
Earlier this week, we
asked dancers to share why they are dancing in THON. Here are just a few of the responses we received.
Kristen Benson, Association Of Preprofessional Pediatric Specialists (APPS)
Why are you dancing in THON?
When I was younger, I lost my close friend to pediatric cancer. She was an amazing person, and she has been my core inspiration for my involvement in THON. When I came to Penn State as a freshman, I joined an organization that has 3 amazing THON children. Each of those kids is so strong, and will always be one of the best parts of my THON involvement.