February 2012
13 posts
Still Don't Know The Line Dance?
We’ve got your back! The Line Dance is such an important part of THON and we do it 46 times throughout the weekend, but how well do you know the lyrics from this year?
1-8 LUNGE IT OUT, ONE AND ALL 2-8 TO THE WINDOW, TO THE WALL 3-8 TWIST IT HERE, TWIST IT THERE, THROW THOSE ARMS UP IN THE AIR 4-8 S-T-A-T-E GO STATE! VERSE 1 1-8 BJC LACE UP THOSE KICKS, THON IS HERE FOR 46...
A Story For Every Journey Part Five
Websters Dictionary defines the word Journey as “an act or instance of traveling from one place to another”. Over the past 40 years, THON has certainly been on a journey. It started from humble beginnings in the HUB Ballroom, to growing in the White Building and in Rec Hall, and now to its current home in the BJC. It has gone from raising just over $2,000 in 1973 to $9.56...
Enhancing Your THON Experience
Even if you can’t make it to State College this weekend to attend THON 2012, there are still so many ways that you can take part in the THON experience from wherever you are!
Make yourself a THON playlist! Download some of these THON favorites:
My Love Is Your Love: Whitney Houston
Somewhere Over The Rainbow: IZ
God Gave Me You: Blake Shelton
Livin’ On A Prayer: Bon Jovi
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We Found Love...
THON is amazing because it brings people together for a worthwhile cause. Many create and maintain lifelong friendships. But, for some, their relationship goes much deeper than that and they find themselves falling in love because of their shared involvement in THON.
Jessica and Sheil
I was a Communications Captain for THON ‘05 and my committee was in charge of getting organizations that...
THON Weekend Pass Information
THON Weekend begins in a mere 4 days and to ease some of the difficulty that is navigating the PASS System, the Rules and Regulations Captains have created some basic guidelines for correctly and safely using the Passes. How to obtain a pass: Step 1: Check-In When a spectator on a Pass List arrives to the BJC to visit a dancer on the Event Floor, the spectator should first go to the...
A Story For Every Journey Part Four
Websters Dictionary defines the word Journey as “an act or instance of traveling from one place to another”. Over the past 40 years, THON has certainly been on a journey. It started from humble beginnings in the HUB Ballroom, to growing in the White Building and in Rec Hall, and now to its current home in the BJC. It has gone from raising just over $2,000 in 1973 to $9.56 million...
A Story For Every Journey Part Three
Websters Dictionary defines the word Journey as “an act or instance of traveling from one place to another”. Over the past 40 years, THON has certainly been on a journey. It started from humble beginnings in the HUB Ballroom, to growing in the White Building and in Rec Hall, and now to its current home in the BJC. It has gone from raising just over $2,000 in 1973 to $9.56 million in...
A Story For Every Journey Part Two
Websters Dictionary defines the word Journey as “an act or instance of traveling from one place to another”. Over the past 40 years, THON has certainly been on a journey. It started from humble beginnings in the HUB Ballroom, to growing in the White Building and in Rec Hall, and now to its current home in the BJC. It has gone from raising just over $2,000 in 1973 to $9.56 million in 2011. ...
A Story For Every Journey
Websters Dictionary defines the word Journey as “an act or instance of traveling from one place to another”. Over the past 40 years, THON has certainly been on a journey. It started from humble beginnings in the HUB Ballroom, to growing in the White Building and in Rec Hall, and now to its current home in the BJC. It has gone from raising just over $2,000 in 1973 to $9.56 million in...
Alternative Fundraisers: February 6-February 12
THON is right around the corner and there are many fundraisers that can help with the final push to THON. We know that many of you are gearing up to dance or preparing for the weekend, but take some time out of your busy schedules and donate to THON through these great fundraisers!
February 6:
Ten Thousand Villages Valentine’s Sale
This sale is being put on by Springfield
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January 2012
10 posts
Alternative Fundraisers: January 30-February 5
This week, there are a lot of different fundraisers occurring, so mark these on your calendar! Firstly, the last promotion that is being put on by the Hospitality Captains is happening on Wednesday, Feburary 1. Head down to Philly Pretzel from 3pm-9pm where 25% of all profits are going to benefit THON! Again, this is the last fundraiser that is being put on by Hospitality, so you really...
Alternative Fundraisers: January 23-29
This week, there are so many different Alt Funds that you should take the time and check them out. The third canning weekend may have been canceled, but the fundraising for THON continues!
January 25:
Pictures With The Lionettes and Lion!
Get your picture taken with the Lionettes and the Lion
The pictures will be taking place during the day on January 25
The event will be taking place in the...
#CyberCanning
Canning Weekends are very important fundraising weekends, and unfortunately the third canning weekend of the year was canceled due to inclement weather. However, all the amazing volunteers of THON have come up with a new and great way to can for the weekend: CyberCanning. On twitter, people have been pledging to donate money to THON by using the hastag #cybercanning. A sample tweet that you...
THON Events This Week
There are many different THON events this week that will benefit THON in various different ways! Whether you are trying to dance, send mail to your friends who are dancing, or help THON’s final total go up, there is something for you to do this week!
Tuesday, January 17:
THON Bowling:
Northland Bowling is hosting Cosmic Bowling benefitting THON from 8:30 pm to 12 am. The cost is...
Mandatory Canning Workshops
Don’t forget there will be mandatory workshops for all University Park students that plan to go Canning this upcoming weekend. Workshops will be held from Monday January 16th to Wednesday January 18th the schedule is as follows:
MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH:
White Building: 12:00PM, 12:30PM, 1:00PM, 1:30PM
105 Forum: 2:00PM, 2:30PM, 3:00PM, 3:30PM, 4:00PM, 4:30PM, 5:00PM, 5:30PM, 6:00PM,...
Alternative Fundraisers: January 16-22
For this short week, there is only one Alternative Fundraiser, so make sure that you go check it out and get some yummy baked goods!
January 19, 2011:
Bake Sale
The sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha and the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha are putting on a bake sale
The sale is taking place all day on Thursday, January 19
It is taking place outside the Lambda Chi Alpha house on the corner of South...
Looking For Something To Do This Weekend?
Well, look no further! This weekend, there are some really cool events that you can go to and have some fun, all while supporting THON!
On Saturday, January 14, don’t miss a chance to go ice skating during THON Skate. Head over to the Ice Pavilion from 12-3 to do some skating and get a preview of the music THON Weekend while listening to DJ Larry Moore. It is $5 and a $2 skate rental.
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Alt Fundraisers: January 8-15
Welcome back from break, everyone! This week, there is only one Alternative Fundraiser, so make sure that you make some time to go over!
January 10:
Bake Sale
The sale is being put on by Alpha Sigma Alpha and Lambda Chi Alpha
It is a bake sale being put on by the sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha and the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha
The sale will be taking place Tuesday, January 10 in front of...
December 2011
10 posts
"I'm Superman" Part 2: Clark Kent
A few weeks ago, you read about Nate Blass’s story of his battle with cancer. Read Part 1 here and read on to find out more about Nate and the process of diagnosis of cancer.
“Clark Kent”
The wait from Friday until Tuesday wasn’t as long as one might expect. I already had the results from the CT and the x-ray: there was a large mass in chest. An appointment was...
Time To Write Mail For THON!
As all of our THON volunteers are on break and enjoying their family and friends, let us remember that in 56 days we will be dancing in THON!! This also means that it is now time to start writing letters and making packages for the dancers THON weekend. Today also marks the release of the brand new “How to Make and Send Mail” video and the release of the Mail Call informational website.
In ...
The Reason For The Season: Giving Back
A little while ago, we posted a list of 12 Reasons To Give This Season and asked for the reasons that you have donated and will be donating to THON this year! We got a lot of great responses, here are a few of them; Suzanne Torres “Because thanks to the Four Diamonds our little girl just celebrated five years cancer free!” Diana Hirsch “Yes! I donated twice so far. My...
THON Hoops Day Outing
On Sunday, January 15, 2012, at 4:00 PM. come join the Penn State Dance Marathon as we enjoy the 6th Annual THON Hoops Day at Penn State Basketball as the Nittany Lions host the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Bryce Jordan Center. Many THON families will be in attendance, with the Four Diamonds children playing major roles in the gameday experience, such as dancing with the cheerleaders ...
12 Reasons To Give This Season
During the season of giving, there are a lot of things that your money goes to. We came up with 12 reasons as to why THON deserves some consideration for giving this season:
1. Improve the already top-notch research that is occurring at Hershey Medical Center. One experiment in the lab costs $750.
2. Provide hope to a child. $600 sends a young adult patient to Camp Make-A-Dream and $300...
The Four Diamonds Recycling Effort
Many of you have been wondering about a really easy way to help THON. Well, we have a great way that you can help THON, and the environment, all at the same time!
The Four Diamonds Recycling Effort (4DRE) is a really great (and super easy!) way to help grow THON’s impact, total and relationship with Penn State. Not only does 4DRE help maintain strong relations between THON and the...
Take A Break From Studying And...
There are a lot of events taking place on today on Wednesday, December 7. Not only is it the beginning of the yearlong THON Blood Drive, it is also time to get your pita on at Pita Pit Stop FTK! Take a break from studying and make your way down to these events!
PIta Pit Stop FTK
From 11 am-10 pm, come on down to the last fundraiser of the season! Pita Pit, located at 218 Calder Way in...
THON's Top 10 Holiday Gift Swag List
With the holiday’s quickly approaching and a never ending workload that keeps on growing, deciding what gifts to buy for friends and family can be a little overwhelming. Luckily for you, the THON store is full of great merchandise that will make the perfect gift this holiday season. Here is a run down of our Top 10 Gifts for the Holidays! 1.Throwback Crew A popular item this year,...
Alternative Fundraisers: December 4-December 11
There are a variety of different sales and events that are happening this week to benefit THON. You can get some quick holiday gifts, watch some talented people, and even try your hand at skating. Take some time out from studying to give these things a look!
December 5:
Springfield Pillow Sale Benefitting THON
This sale is being put on by Springfield
“Buy handcrafted Penn State...
THON Mythbusters: Canning Myths
Many people are curious about just what you CAN and CANnot do on a Canning Weekend. We compiled a short list about some canning myths to clear some things up: 1. “You can go canning after dark.” FALSE! It is incredibly unsafe for you to be canning after dark. You can start canning at dawn, and need to finish by dusk. By that time, you’ll be so tired that you’ll be ready for dinner and...
November 2011
15 posts
Alternative Fundraisers: November 28-December 3
There are a wide variety of Alternative Fundraisers this weekend to participate in this week! So warm up your thumbs and keep your wallets and stomachs open and help out everyone trying to raise money For The Kids!
November 29: FTK Ornaments
This sale is being put on by the Red Cross Club Benefitting THON
“Ceramic and wooden Christmas ornaments personalized to say “For (insert...
What We're Thankful For
Thanksgiving is the time when we give thanks to those that have helped us brighten our journeys throughout the year. We asked why you were thankful for THON and we want to let you know what we’re thankful for. Why you’re thankful for THON: Katie McCardell “@THON im thankful for the memories ive made, the friends that ill have forever, and that i got to help give kids a weekend full of...
"I'm Superman" Part 1
The following is just the beginning of Nate Blass’s story about his experience with cancer. Nate is currently a 21-year-old senior at Shippensburg University. He will be returning in the fall of 2012 to complete his degree in English with a Secondary Education Certification. Read on to find out about his first time at Hershey and check back for the continuation of his story.
My...
Living BIG
Last night, the Big Ten Network featured THON on it’s series LiveBIG. This was a great opportunity to show people what THON really is. It was only 11 minutes long, but it showed everything that THON encompasses; the smiles, the stories, the laughs and the tears. While it is hard to show everything that happens in those 46 hours, we asked people who watched what their favorite part of...
LiveBIG!
THON is something that is so hard to explain to someone who has never participated in or attended THON. There are so many different emotions and moments that make up an entire THON experience that it is hard to capture all of them. You’ll have an opportunity to bring all of those people into a part of your experience through the B1G Ten Networks series LiveBIG. LiveBIG follows people...
Brighten Every Journey
“Brighten Every Journey”
“Three seemingly simple words to describe an immeasurable, unforgettable, life-changing year. Everyone’s life is a journey. No one journey is more important, or more special than another. No story is the same. There are different pains, different struggles, and different joys. Therein lies one of the clearest references in the theme - the journey...
Alternative Fundraisers: November 14-November 20
In THON Alternative Fundraisers this week, bring your stomachs, because there’s going to be a lot to eat!
November 14, 2011:
TGIFridays Dinner Night
This sale is being put on by Dickinson Benefiting THON
“We will be having two nights at TGIFridays and the restaurant will be donated a portion of all the funds raised on dinner orders that state they are there with our...
Bet Ya There's An App For THON!
THON is constantly growing and evolving and the latest piece of that evolution comes from the THON Technology Captains. They have created an application that will allow anyone with an Android phone to see any information that they could ever wish to know about THON.
Some of the features that are included are a news tab to keep up with THON news, a calendar tab to remind you of upcoming THON...
100 Days 'Til THON 2012!
It is hard to believe that we are only 100 Days away from the culmination of a years work. THON 2012 is in a mere hundred days and the time is going to start flying by so quickly. Today will be a celebration of where we have come from and where our journey will take us this year. Throughout the day in the HUB, there will be many activities to participate in and many other things to do so that...
Alternative Fundraisers: November 7-November 13
There are a ton of great fundraisers occurring this week benefiting THON. Make sure to make sometime in your schedule to enjoy them and to help THON 2012 be the best yet!
November 9, 2011:
PSMA Variety Show FTK
This is a Variety Show taking place at Penn State University Park.
“Come see the greatest talents of Penn State at PSMA’s Variety Show FTK!! In the HUB Auditorium at 7pm...
Reppin' Hard Barry Bram!
Today, the THON community is honoring a selfless man who gives of himself, his time, and his love to make sure that THON runs smoothly. As the adviser to the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, he somehow manages to give individualized attention to those who are involved. This man is Barry Bram, THON’s advisor (and the Senior Associate Director of Unions and Student Activities...
October 2011
11 posts
1 tag
Alternative Fundraisers: October 31-November 6
Here at the THON Blog, we want to keep you more in the loop about different alternative fundraisers that will be going on weekly. We’ll give you all the information you need to know, all you need to do is show up and support these alternative fundraisers FTK!
November 1, 2011: Scentsy Candles Sale Benefiting THON
This fundraiser is a candle sale taking place at Penn State University Park
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18 Weeks Is Inspirational
THON alumnus Jeremy Rupp watched his mother go through chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Read on to find out what it was like for him to watch someone he loved go through chemotherapy and the lessons that he learned from it.
Participating in THON has always given me admiration for just how strong the kids are. All that they go through with the attitude they have is just truly...