
"I absolutely love the day-to-day interactions I have with Penn State Alumni because they have incredible stories, and they inspire me every day with the amount of passion they have in making a difference in the life of a child and family."

With the canning era now behind us, it's important for us to take a step back and think about why this decision was made, and remember why we THON in the first place.

We like to say, “We are here for the dancers so that they can be there For The Kids.” It is amazing to be able to help a dancer, and seeing how much it means to the kids and families.

With this past weekend marking the end of canning, Apollo -- a special interest organization benefiting THON -- is redefining the future of alternative fundraisers.

Thousands of Penn Staters will head out Friday to locations across Pennsylvania and beyond to participate in the last-ever THON canning weekend.