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More 700 students are part of the 46-hour dance marathon at the Bryce Jordan Center in support of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

Penn State Thon, central Pa. volunteer featured on ‘Today’ show Updated May 06, 2021; Thon, Penn State University’s annual fundraising dance marathon, got a big spotlight on the national stage earlier today thanks to a segment on NBC’s “Today” show. The segment highlighted the work that both Thon and the nonprofit Four Diamonds Fund does in helping raise awareness about childhood chancer and help families struggling with the cost of cancer treatments. Featured in the segment was Th...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State students managed to raise more than $10.6 million...

The 46-hour dance marathon was held virtually this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.