What is THON?

A 48 hour dance marathon which benefits pediatric cancer

Sigma Chi and THON: The Alpha Chi chapter of Sigma Chi is an integral part of the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, Penn State Dance Marathon. Penn State Dance Marathon, commonly known as THON, is a philanthropy, which raises money for the Four Diamonds Fund at Hershey Medical Center. The Four Diamonds fund is a charity founded by the Christopher Millard family who lost their son to cancer. The charity pays for the medical costs of kids fighting cancer. THON, which raises over 85% of the money for the Four Diamonds fund was started over 30 years ago and has to this date raised over $40 million. Over a period of a couple months Penn State organizations and individuals work to raise as much money as possible. Then in February Dance Marathon takes place, in which over 700 dancers remain on their feet without sleeping or sitting for 48 hours straight.
Sigma Chi, with the sisters of Sigma Kappa, raised over $76,000 in 2006. We are proud to be supporting our THON child, Xavier Gallagher. We would appreciate any help that you are able to offer.