Fam Facts
That costs how much?
Name that dancer
The History of Thon
Thon by the Numbers
100

Who are our 2 THON kids?

Sophia and Whitney

100

What is the average cost of cancer treatment for one child? (within $100,000)

$500,000

100

This dancer took a gap year after highschool and backpacked around europe.

Who is Theresa?

100

When was the first thon?

1973

100

How many different committees are there?

10+

200

Who are Whitney's siblings?

Maddie and Kendall

200

How much does it cost to fund a research oppereation for one week? (within $10,000)

$180,000

200

This dancer is a 4th generation penn stater. 

Whos is Emma?

200

What are the 4 diamonds Chris wrote about in his story?

courage, wisdom, honesty and strength

200

How much has Thon raised in total since it started?

over 180 million 

300

What is Whitney learning in math right now?

Subtraction

300

How much does it cost for a social work team for 1 week? (within $1,000)

$5,000

300

This dancer went to high school in a different state then she lives. 

Who is Brenna?

300

Who created the Four Diamonds after their son who passed away?

Charles and Irma Millard

300

What was the total for Thon 2020?

$11,696,943.38

400

What is Sophia's new favorite thing to do?

Dump food on the floor

400

What is the average cost of one day of outpatient treatment for Leukemia? (within $300)

$150

400

This dancer and their roommate have the same first and middle name.

Who is Erin?

400

What year did thon break the 1 million mark?

1992

400

How many children get diagnosed with cancer every school day?

43

500

What type of cancer was Sophia diagnosed with?

hepatoblastoma

500

How much does art therapy cost for one week? (within $50)

$500

500

This dancer can walk on stilts.

Who is Brenna?

500

What year was the first THON 5k held?

2002

500

What was the total for Thon 2019?

$11,418,843.60