By: Spencer Paterick ’21, staff writer

Every year, Penn State puts on its famous THON event, a 48-hour event where participants are encouraged to get up, dance and have fun in order to raise money for childhood cancer research.

THON was established in 1973 and has raised more than $157 million since. In 1973, just more than $2,000 was raised. Last year, the THON event raised more than $10 million. All of the money goes to the Four Diamonds Fund, a partner of Penn State Children’s Hospital that is committed to fighting childhood cancer. Across the country, colleges and universities have their very own “miniTHON” events that aim to do the same as the original THON. LVC is one of the many colleges that participates and the event will take place on Friday, Nov. 9, from 7 p.m.

Registration to participate costs $20 which includes a short sleeve t-shirt, or $25 for a long sleeve t-shirt. Students can also support this cause by purchasing shirts for the LVC vs. Albright football game, which takes place on Nov. 10.

Last year, LVC’s miniTHON raised more than $5,800 in support of childhood cancer research. Those wishing to participate can contact lvcteamftk@gmail.com. Registration is until 11:45 p.m and check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. The theme for this year will be Disney Pixar’s “Up.”

Donations can be made online as well.