<p>THON 2012 raised a record $10,686,924.83 for the fight against pediatric cancer! Let's see if this gets as much interest as all the negative attention of the past several months.</p>
<p>The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately referred to as THON, is a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. It is largest student-run philanthropy in the world.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for sharing this! I will share with my friend, whose son will be attending in the fall. The controversy bothers her. “We are…” means even more now.</p>
<p>Take a minute and watch the below video. I promise it will warm your heart. THIS is what being a Penn State Student and being part of the Penn State family is all about.</p>