Thon 2021 News Today

The 46-hour dance marathon was held virtually this year due to the pandemic. Among those taking part was Makenzie Tobin. Shes a senior at Penn State. This year, THON raised $10,638,078.62.

Jillian Pikora The Penn State THON dance marathon concluded Sunday in Pennsylvania.Typically thousands of dancers and volunteers gather at Penn States Bryce Jordan Center, where they stay on their feet for 46 hours straight to raise money for pediatric cancer research.Those dancers participated from their own homes this year. Last year, students were able to raise more than $11.5 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital.This years total was $10,63...

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

One local senior is now on her feet dancing for the kids. Makenize Tobins family transformed the Aqua String Band Club House in Philadelphias Bridesburg section for the event. Tobin is a senior at Penn State, majoring in speech language pathology. Like most things in the past year, THON is virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are still special guests. Musician Quinn XCII performed for THON on Friday night. Duo Louis the Child will perform Saturday night. THON raises money and awarene...

Penn State THON, the annual fundraiser for pediatric cancer research, is happening virtually in 2021.