CHAARG x Benefitting THON
THON Facts
CHAARG
THON chairs
Challenge
100

How many dancers does CHAARG THON have this year?

Four (Kendall, Megan, Hannah, and Kaitlyn)

100

What was the first year of THON?

1973

100
What is CHAARG’s symbol?

A lightning bolt

100

Who is the primary THON chair of CHAARG x Benefitting THON?

Hannah Hayes 

200

What are CHAARG’s two Four Diamonds families?

The Gehmans and The Heinbaughs

200

What is the official name for THON?

The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon

200

What year was CHAARG formed? 

2012

200

Name one fun fact about one of the THON Chairs

slay

300

What is CHAARG x Benefitting THON’s thème this year?

Wild Wild West

300

How much money did THON raise in 2022?

$13,756,374.50

300

What university was CHAARG formed at?

THE Ohio State University

300

What are the different CHAARG THON chair positions? 

Primary, Fundraising Outreach, Fundraising Involvement, Family Relations, Donor and Alumni relations, Media

300

Name 5 fundraisers that CHAARG x Benefitting THON has done this year

Panda, Panera, Fitness Crawl, Cowboy Hat, SLO painting, Happy Coins, Spoons Assassins, Tree Bags

400

What was the first year of CHAARG x Benefitting THON here at Penn State?

2017

400

Where was THON held before the BJC?

The HUB, The White Building, and Rec Hall

400

What does CHAARG stand for?

Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls

400

Which THON chairs were THON chairs last year?

Kaitlyn and Hannah

400

Do part of the line dance from THON 2022

amazing

500

What type of cancer was Whitney diagnosed with?

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia 

500

Name the four sectors of the four diamonds.

Courage, Wisdom, Honesty, and Strength

500

How many small group times does Penn State CHAARG have this semester?

23

500

Who are all the CHAARG THON chairs for 2022-2023? 

Hannah, Kaitlyn, Emily, Nicole, Erica, Kendall, and Jazmin

500

Recite the THON Mission Statement.

THON is a student run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our mission is to provide emotional and financial support, spread awareness and ensure funding for critical research—all in pursuit of a cure.

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