THON 2022: How much money did Penn State University raise?

FOUNDED in 1855, Pennsylvania State University is a public college located in University Park.

It is commonly referred to as a “public Ivy League,” noted for its campus and education style.

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What is THON?

In 2022, THON celebrated its 50th year in action.

Formerly known as the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, THON is the world’s largest student-run philanthropy.

Each February, the event takes place at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus in Pennsylvania.

The rules of THON are simple – participants stand for 48 nonstop hours, and perform a line dance at least once an hour to stay on awake.

“THON never sets a fundraising goal,” said executive director of the event, Kate Colgan via PennLive.

“It’s the emotional support we provide to our families and the memories we allow them to create and are there for as well..”

She continued: “I think I at the end of this weekend we’ll just feel so proud of whatever that amount is because we know that we helped get us that much closer to a cure for childhood cancer.”

How much money did Penn State University raise for THON in 2022?

During THON 2022, Penn State University raised a record-breaking amount of $13,756,374.50.

In 2014, the previous high was set at $13,343,517.33.

Throughout 50 years of THON, over $200million has been raised for childhood cancer research and expenses, provided by the nonprofit Four Diamonds.

Who are some of Penn State University’s alumni?

Notable alumni of Penn State include:

The Bryce Jordan Center – where THON is held each year – was named after former Penn State President, Bryce Jordan.