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

It is that time of year again for the UGA Miracle 26.2-hour Dance Marathon. However this year will look a lot different than marathons of the past. UGA Miracle, the largest student-led philanthropy at the University of Georgia, will host its 26th annual dance marathon on Saturday, Feb. 20 starting at noon. But unlike previous dance marathons, this celebratory fundraising event will take place virtually. Dance Marathon is UGA Miracle’s annual capstone event. Each year, participants and UGA Miracle families join together for performances, dancing and activities to fundraise money for Child...

There’s a particular weekend each February that means the world to Jack Sylves, a 6-year-old from State College, and his 7-year-old sister, Marlowe. It’s the annual THON Weekend, an unforgettable opportunity for kids like Jack and Marlowe to run around Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, basking in the attention of college students who are enduring a 46-hour dance marathon.  “They talk about it all the time,” says Scott Sylves, their dad. “After our first THON in 2019 they asked if we could go again the next weekend. Their favorite part has always been the love and support they fee...

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Nearly a year ago, thousands of college students danced for 12 straight hours alongside families from Omaha’s Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. Each hour, the group joined together in tears and hugs as stories were shared and friends were made. Now, amid an ongoing pandemic, waves from afar will replace hugs, and families will be joining virtually for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dance Marathon, HuskerThon 2021. With the recent COVID-19 regulations, Recognized Student Organizations like Dance Marathon will be expected to check in-person event attendees for building access ...