Penn State THON 2026 raises record-breaking $18.8 million
This year’s total surpasses last year's efforts by more than $1.1 million
Penn State THON 2026 raised a record-breaking $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children's HospitalCredit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State THON 2026 has raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. This surpasses THON 2025’s record-breaking total of $17,737,040.93 by more than $1.1 million.
More than 700 students danced and stood without sleep for 46 hours during THON Weekend — from 6 p.m. Feb. 20 through 4 p.m. Feb. 22 — at the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) on the University Park campus.
Participants celebrate beneath falling confetti during THON 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center as the final total number was announced as $18,841,726.53 on Feb 22.
Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Fitz and the Tantrums were the 2026 THON Friday night national act performance held in the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb 21. Best known for their song 'HandClap,' Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop and neo soul band from Los Angeles, California.Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Penn State men's soccer team took home the win as the THON 2026 Pep Rally winner. During the pep rally, the student-athletes from various teams showcase their spirit and dance skills through performances at the Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State alums Juwan Johnson, class of 2018, former Penn State football student-athlete, left, and Chanen Johnson, class of 2018, former Penn State women's gymnastics student-athlete, came back to Happy Valley to emcee the THON 2026 Pep Rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb 21. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Dancers keep their spirits high throughout THON weekend 2026 as they 'dance for a cure' at the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. All of the volunteers and dancers are committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons
The THON 2026 crowd holds up with a diamond with their hands towards the stage on Feb 22 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The 2026 Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) was held Feb. 20 to 22.
Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Family Relations Committee smiles during THON 2026 to celebrate their year-round assistance and support to families by ensuring each of their THON experiences is enjoyable at the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb 22.Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State THON 2026 has raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. This surpasses THON 2025’s record-breaking total of $17,737,040.93 by more than $1.1 million.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Members of the Dancer Relations Committee lead the crowd in a line dance during THON Weekend 2026.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Members of the crowd cheer in support of the dancers on the floor, who stood for 46 hours during Penn State THON Weekend 2026, held Feb. 20-22 at the University Park campus.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
THON Weekend 2026 was held Feb. 20-22 at Penn State's University Park campus. At the culmination of the 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon, it was announced that a record-breaking $18.8 million was raised this year for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Participants celebrate beneath falling confetti during THON 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center as the final total number was announced as $18,841,726.53 on Feb 22.
Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Fitz and the Tantrums were the 2026 THON Friday night national act performance held in the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb 21. Best known for their song 'HandClap,' Fitz and the Tantrums are an American indie pop and neo soul band from Los Angeles, California.Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Penn State men's soccer team took home the win as the THON 2026 Pep Rally winner. During the pep rally, the student-athletes from various teams showcase their spirit and dance skills through performances at the Bryce Jordan Center. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State alums Juwan Johnson, class of 2018, former Penn State football student-athlete, left, and Chanen Johnson, class of 2018, former Penn State women's gymnastics student-athlete, came back to Happy Valley to emcee the THON 2026 Pep Rally at the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Feb 21. Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Dancers keep their spirits high throughout THON weekend 2026 as they 'dance for a cure' at the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. All of the volunteers and dancers are committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.Credit: Marina Contreiras / Penn State. Creative Commons
The THON 2026 crowd holds up with a diamond with their hands towards the stage on Feb 22 at the Bryce Jordan Center. The 2026 Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) was held Feb. 20 to 22.
Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
The Family Relations Committee smiles during THON 2026 to celebrate their year-round assistance and support to families by ensuring each of their THON experiences is enjoyable at the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb 22.Credit: Jaydyn Isiminger / Penn State. Creative Commons
Penn State THON 2026 has raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital. This surpasses THON 2025’s record-breaking total of $17,737,040.93 by more than $1.1 million.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Members of the Dancer Relations Committee lead the crowd in a line dance during THON Weekend 2026.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
Members of the crowd cheer in support of the dancers on the floor, who stood for 46 hours during Penn State THON Weekend 2026, held Feb. 20-22 at the University Park campus.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
THON Weekend 2026 was held Feb. 20-22 at Penn State's University Park campus. At the culmination of the 46-hour no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon, it was announced that a record-breaking $18.8 million was raised this year for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.Credit: Michael Owen / Penn State. Creative Commons
As the world’s largest student-run philanthropy, THON raises millions of dollars each year for Four Diamonds, funding pediatric cancer research and supporting children and families fighting childhood cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $272 million for Four Diamonds. To learn more about THON and its impact, visit thon.org.