
The THON 2014 theme, which more than 15,000 student volunteers will rally around for the coming months, was revealed during the Homecoming Parade.

In the latest of our series of interviews with the Directors of THON 2014, we sat down with Family Relations Director Dylan Miller to discuss the impact of the Family Relations committee and all things THON.

Canners have been experiencing trouble when attempting to collect money for THON in some parts of Pennsylvania. Over the first canning weekend, canners in Newtown, Pa. were asked to leave an intersection in the township due to township laws and safety concerns.

The Michigan student ticket exchange fiasco ended earlier than expected yesterday at around 4:15 p.m., with all 1,100 incentive packages claimed and accounted for. According to Penn State athletic communications director Jeff Nelson, approximately 25 percent -- or 275 students -- took the THON option, which generates $55,000 for the organization.

Being on the receiving end of a rejection call from a THON captain is admittedly painful. Although it's natural to be disappointed that you didn't snag the coveted role of a committee member of THON 2014, that doesn't mean that you can't still play an important role in the THON community. There are plenty of ways you can still take part in the fight against pediatric cancer this year.