Penn State THON Kicks Off This Weekend!

Over 16,500 student volunteers will come together this weekend in what is known as the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, to participate in THON, Penn State IFC’s 46-hour dance marathon.  The event, which takes place every February, marking its 53rd year, is a year-long fundraising effort that goes towards the fight against pediatric cancer through Four Diamonds Fund at Hershey Medical Center.  THON has raised over $236 million in its efforts with a record breaking $15 million last year.

One such fundraising effort is DC Diamonds annual event, occurring Friday, March 7th at St. Francis Hall in Washington, DC, in which all proceeds are donated to Penn State’s THON.  Purchase tickets at DC Diamonds online store.

This year’s THON event will be held from 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 through 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Road Scholar Transport had the pleasure of creating an awareness truck for THON back in 2017 when Jenn Friel, whose father works for Road Scholar Transport, had the idea to add a THON truck to the company’s awareness fleet. “I had seen my dad and Road Scholar roll out new trucks for many years but I wasn't sure of the exact process of getting one designed,” she said.  “The next summer I brought it up to my dad and he was all for the idea!  Once the semester began, I brought the idea to THON's overall Director at the time, Austin Sommerer, and he loved it.  We got started right away on the specifics and design just in time for THON weekend where it was revealed.”

Those wishing to donate to this worthwhile event can do so here. 

Come out and show your support and don’t forget to share your pictures of our THON truck at the event on our Facebook page.


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