UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The 2022 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) raised a total of $13,756,374.50 — setting a new record as the largest student-run charity in the world celebrates 50 years of supporting the Four Diamonds in the fight against childhood cancer. The previous record of more than $13.3 million was set in 2014.
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THON raises record-setting $13.7 million in its 50th year
Students, volunteers, and Four Diamonds families join together in Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center.
After 46 hours of no sleeping or sitting, THON dancers celebrate raising $13,756,374.50 after the THON 2022 final numbers were revealed. The money will go to Four Diamonds, which supports children battling pediatric cancer at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons
February 20, 2022
By Patrick Mansell
The 2022 Penn State Dance Marathon began on Feb. 18 and will continue through to Feb. 20. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
After 46 hours of no sleeping or sitting, THON dancers celebrate raising $13,756,374.50 after the THON 2022 final numbers were revealed. The money will go to Four Diamonds, which supports children battling pediatric cancer at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons
It was a picture-perfect evening of lively entertainment and fun as THON 2022 weekend got underway at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Feb. 18. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The THON Dancer Relations Committee continued their good work of keeping the dancers moving with the THON 2022 Line Dance during day-two at the Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
Super Bowl Champion and former Nittany Lion defensive back Nick Scott takes a selfie with a fan during the THON 2022 Pep Rally. Credit: Michelle Bixby. All Rights Reserved.
Students filled the Bryce Jordan Center during the first evening of THON 2022 to enjoy the many performances and cheer on the dancers. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Dancers go through some stretching exercises during day-two of THON 2022 at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
The stands in Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center were bustling with enthusiasm throughout THON Weekend 2022. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.
The Nittany Lion led the Lionettes Dance Team on to the stage to begin the annual Pep Rally on Saturday night at THON 2022. The Pep Rally is traditionally one of the most popular parts of the annual Penn State Dance Marathon. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
The Penn State Men's Soccer Team's spirited performance at the THON 2022 Pep Rally was ultimately voted the winner of this years contest. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons
Many of the more than 600 dancers on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center during THON 2022 enjoyed a few minutes in the baby powder 'slide of strength', an annual part of THON that allows the dancers to relax and cool down. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
Singer-songwriter Chelsea Cutler performed in front of a capacity crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center on the first evening of THON 2022. Credit: Michelle Bixby. All Rights Reserved.
Gavin Chops, drummer for Chelsea Cutler, rocked the Bryce Jordan Center during Cutler's performance at Penn State's THON 2022. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Bubble machines and squirt guns are popular ways for dancers, volunteers, and families to pass the time during THON 2022. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
Performer Grace Kave entertained the crowd at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center during THON 2022. Kave was just one of the many musical acts to take the stage throughout the weekend. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The Nittany Lion made his way through the more than 700 dancers during one of his many visits to the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center throughout the weekend, stopping for a few photo opportunities from time to time. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.
The PLL (Penn State Lyrical Line) Dance Company entertained the capacity crowd during the first evening of THON 2022. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Many of the dancers at THON 2022 chose 'themed' costumes for their teams and organizations. THON 2022 began on Friday, Feb. 18 and continues through to Sunday, Feb. 20. Students, volunteers, and Four Diamonds families are joining together in Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center for the annual event. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
THON 2022 Weekend kicked off on Friday, Feb. 18 at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
The 2022 Penn State Dance Marathon began on Feb. 18 and will continue through to Feb. 20. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
After 46 hours of no sleeping or sitting, THON dancers celebrate raising $13,756,374.50 after the THON 2022 final numbers were revealed. The money will go to Four Diamonds, which supports children battling pediatric cancer at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons
It was a picture-perfect evening of lively entertainment and fun as THON 2022 weekend got underway at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, Feb. 18. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The THON Dancer Relations Committee continued their good work of keeping the dancers moving with the THON 2022 Line Dance during day-two at the Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
Super Bowl Champion and former Nittany Lion defensive back Nick Scott takes a selfie with a fan during the THON 2022 Pep Rally. Credit: Michelle Bixby. All Rights Reserved.
Students filled the Bryce Jordan Center during the first evening of THON 2022 to enjoy the many performances and cheer on the dancers. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Dancers go through some stretching exercises during day-two of THON 2022 at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
The stands in Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center were bustling with enthusiasm throughout THON Weekend 2022. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.
The Nittany Lion led the Lionettes Dance Team on to the stage to begin the annual Pep Rally on Saturday night at THON 2022. The Pep Rally is traditionally one of the most popular parts of the annual Penn State Dance Marathon. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
The Penn State Men's Soccer Team's spirited performance at the THON 2022 Pep Rally was ultimately voted the winner of this years contest. Credit: Michelle Bixby / Penn State. Creative Commons
Many of the more than 600 dancers on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center during THON 2022 enjoyed a few minutes in the baby powder 'slide of strength', an annual part of THON that allows the dancers to relax and cool down. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
Singer-songwriter Chelsea Cutler performed in front of a capacity crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center on the first evening of THON 2022. Credit: Michelle Bixby. All Rights Reserved.
Gavin Chops, drummer for Chelsea Cutler, rocked the Bryce Jordan Center during Cutler's performance at Penn State's THON 2022. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Bubble machines and squirt guns are popular ways for dancers, volunteers, and families to pass the time during THON 2022. Credit: THON Photo Committee. All Rights Reserved.
Performer Grace Kave entertained the crowd at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center during THON 2022. Kave was just one of the many musical acts to take the stage throughout the weekend. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
The Nittany Lion made his way through the more than 700 dancers during one of his many visits to the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center throughout the weekend, stopping for a few photo opportunities from time to time. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. All Rights Reserved.
The PLL (Penn State Lyrical Line) Dance Company entertained the capacity crowd during the first evening of THON 2022. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
Many of the dancers at THON 2022 chose 'themed' costumes for their teams and organizations. THON 2022 began on Friday, Feb. 18 and continues through to Sunday, Feb. 20. Students, volunteers, and Four Diamonds families are joining together in Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center for the annual event. Credit: Patrick Mansell. All Rights Reserved.
THON 2022 Weekend kicked off on Friday, Feb. 18 at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons
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