Thon

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<p>Penn State's 46 hour dance marathon begins Friday night, February 20th. For those of you who don't know what Thon is, it is the largest student run philanthropic organization in the country and benefits children suffering from childhood cancer. You may have seen students soliciting change at various street corners on certain weekends in the fall. The fund pays for what medical insurance doesn’t cover, as well as other expenses the families might incur as their child is receiving treatment at Hershey Medical Center, such as housing, meals, gas and other things. </p>

<p>Last year the students of Penn Sate raised over 6.6 million dollars!
It is not to late to donate to this wonderful cause and you can do that online. If you do not have an association that you would like to have credited for your donation, feel free to credit it to Atlas :) which is the organization my son is a member of.</p>

<p>Go to Home</a> | THON.org - Conquering Childhood Cancer - Helping to Conquer Childhood Cancer where you can get more information, donate, and watch a live webcast from the Bryce Jordan Center.</p>

<p>Here is Atlas' website as well Atlas</a> THON PSU Dance Marathon Team. The Atlas THON team was founded in 2005-2006 by a group of students living in the Atlas House in Atherton Hall (SHC dorms). Last year Atlas raised $160,473.97 (first place for non-greek associations, fourth overall)</p>

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<p>Thon has begun!!! Watch a live webcast here. THON</a> LIVE Webcast</p>

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<p>$7.49 Million FTK!</p>

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<p>Amazing...and wonderful for all those kids and families in need.</p>

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<p>Each year I am astounded by the new number, but especially this year, with the economy. It just shows how much effort the students are putting into this. Bravo!</p>

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<p>Wow, that's fantastic. $7.49 mil? FTK? Man, I cannot WAIT to go to PSU!</p>

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<p>FTK means For The Kids</p>

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<p>Oh, I know, I was just in awe lol.</p>