"As a volunteer, I am forever changed by the community fostered through this organization. I have met the most amazing people who have changed my perspective on what it means to be a Penn Stater."
Hundreds of students packed into the HUB to see the Dream Forward campaign reveal, which raised $1,601,849.07 For The Kids.
The campaign goal was set at $850,000.
"This organization is truly special and is limitless in the ways that it can change lives."
"Throughout my time at Penn State, THON has always been a place I could call home."
THON increased its two-and-a-half-week total by $150,000.