THON has become as much a part of Penn State tradition as tailgating for the football games.  It involves the participation of over 230 student organizations, over 2,000 student committee members, and more than 700 dancers. The dancers cannot sleep or sit for 48 hours straight (the duration of the marathon) in order to raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania (formerly the Hershey Medical Center).     

      The Four Diamonds Fund provides comprehensive care for children with cancer and support for their families such as medical and travel expenses. It also funds the income of child life experts, social workers, and research of pediatric cancer. No family has ever been turned down by the Four Diamonds Fund, and 92% of the money raised by THON goes directly to these Four Diamonds patients and their families. That is why it is important that students at Penn State University continue to raise money through Dance Marathon.

      In 1977 Penn State students raised a little over $28,000.00 and this year in 2007 Penn State students raised over 5.2 million dollars!

      Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority is partnered with Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. We are very excited to raise money for such a wonderful cause!

      Fortunately, our Four Diamonds child, Levi Baker, is now in remission. This was such a thrill for both the Bakers and us.

                                                           Our THON Child, Levi.                                                                                                              

                      If you wish to make a donation please contact one of our THON chairs, Molly Wilson