In just a few weeks, the largest annual student-run philanthropy event in the world will return to the Bryce Jordan Center.

Every year, roughly 700 students from clubs, service organizations, fraternities, sororities, independent dancer couples, and more are selected to dance on the BJC floor to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

THON 2024 raised more than $16.9 million last year, an event record, and has raised over $200 million since its inception in 1973.

If you were one of the daring few who have danced in THON, share your experiences below! Whether you filled up on too many PB&Js or had the time of your life cheering on Penn State football at the pep rally, we want to hear your unique stories and memories!

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Ryan Lowy

Ryan Lowy is a junior from Livingston, New Jersey, majoring in Spanish and broadcast journalism. When he isn't writing articles for Onward State, Lowy is either at the gym or doing Duolingo. You can contact him to practice speaking Spanish or discuss college football on Instagram @ryan_lowy7, X @LowyRyan or by email at ryanlowy7@gmail.com

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