Most freshmen have little to no idea what to expect when they enter the BJC for their first THON. But Brady Lucas knew exactly how incredible THON was when he attended it last year for the first time as a Penn State student. He knew because he had attended THON since 2008, when he was battling cancer himself.
The Family Carnival has come and gone, and with only 71 days until we dance, we're continuing our THON Director series. This week we sat down with Technology Director Kevin Leimkuhler.
Ford and a local ABC affiliate have partnered to raise money for THON through a social media campaign. The companies will each donate $1 for each post on any social media platform with the hashtag #6abcFTK.
The Leah Still Award for Courage is a new honor that will recognize an individual who has taken significant steps to raise awareness and has been personally impacted by childhood cancer.
The IM Building transformed into an aquatic wonderland on Sunday for THON's annual family carnival. Volunteers, families, and THON directors alike came together to partake in games and activities matching this years theme, Out to Sea: Sailing to New Horizons in Pursuit of a Cure.
Families and volunteers enjoyed another lively Family Carnival on Sunday afternoon in the IM Building, where the THON 2016 “Believe Beyond Boundaries” logo was revealed.