THON Live Feed
by Chris Grovich on Feb 17, 2012 11:27 PM EST
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PrintFor The Kids. Follow along on Twitter via the #THON12 hashtag. Background for those who are somehow unfamiliar:
http://www.thon.org/whatisthonIn 1973, a small group of dedicated Penn State students held our first Dance Marathon. That year, 39 dancer couples participated and raised $2,000. Since then, THON’s presence in the Penn State community has grown exponentially. THON now has over 15,000 student volunteers, 700 dancers, and has raised more than $78 million, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.
THON is now a year-long effort that raises funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. With the support of students from all across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and THON Alumni all around the world, we continue to make great strides towards finding a cure for all childhood cancers!
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Here’s the lyrics to the line dance
Aaron
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Let's go Mets, Giants, Knicks, Rangers, PSU
As someone who is currently in the BJC and does not anticipate leaving for at least another 10 hours...
Thank you so much to everyone supporting THON. It really does mean a lot to current students to know that there are alumni cheering us on.
My THON kid would like me to add that she says hello.
"I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for this university." "Oh, I haven't done enough." - Joe Paterno.
by dwf5095 on Feb 17, 2012 11:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Enjoy!
@JPosnanski - I saw a girl crying tonight. When I asked why she said: "Because everybody lost."
#OccupyESPN
by Adam Collyer on Feb 18, 2012 6:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Why do you got to steal my thunder Chris
I post a open thread to THON, and then you do?
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Could never dance for medical reasons.
But THON represents some of the best times I’ve ever had at Penn State. But this happened exactly 10 years ago…
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10 years ago is the year I danced
I think i remember that sign but not sure now if from then or if you posted that picture here before
Reporter: Can you give us a touchdown celebration, one that you would get penalized for?
Moye: I play at Penn State. I don’t celebrate.
Such an awesome weekend
dancing was one of absolute highlights of my PSU time.
However, we had “real” THON for 48 hours. Not any of this namby pamby 46 hours nonsense. Hey cancer, get off my lawn!
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
http://www.blognamedbrew.blogspot.com/
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 18, 2012 7:50 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
we just cared more back then
Reporter: Can you give us a touchdown celebration, one that you would get penalized for?
Moye: I play at Penn State. I don’t celebrate.
at least 2 hours more
Reporter: Can you give us a touchdown celebration, one that you would get penalized for?
Moye: I play at Penn State. I don’t celebrate.
Word.
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
http://www.blognamedbrew.blogspot.com/
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 19, 2012 8:37 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously.
It doesn’t sound like much, unless you were on your feet for 46 hours straight, at which point 2 more hours seems much more difficult. Also, in honor of Thon, I’m having another drink, then going the f@#k to bed.
...may we compete with fierce intensity, with the gifts that we have been given...
Going up on Sunday
So excited. I’m bringing two ‘converts’ (didn’t go to PSU, but love the school), and keep trying to explain to them that THIS is what PSU is about. They don’t understand now, but they will in about 24 hours!
Line Dance question
“Pitt and Philly fans unite” I didn’t get that memo – what are they talking about?
Reporter: Can you give us a touchdown celebration, one that you would get penalized for?
Moye: I play at Penn State. I don’t celebrate.
Both the Bucs and the Phillies had THON nights
"I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for this university." "Oh, I haven't done enough." - Joe Paterno.
by dwf5095 on Feb 18, 2012 1:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Rolls off the tongue
more fluidly than “Israel and Iran, quit dicking around with nuclear weapons!”
365 beers from 365 different breweries in 365 days. Game on.
http://www.blognamedbrew.blogspot.com/
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 19, 2012 8:38 AM EST up reply actions
In honor of THON, I hope the
Lion wrestling team destroys Pitt tomorrow.
Thank you all, past/current participants and donors.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Does anyone know
When they announce the final total? I would like to watch that live.
Also was there any special speakers? Sue Pa or Paterno’s?
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Thon is over at 4
They should announce the total sometime between 4 and 5pm.
NP. Also, I just saw your second question.
I know that both Coach Chambers and BOB spoke early Friday. I missed BOB (was out on a food run) but I did get to see Chambers and his speech was good.
I saw BoB speak
Also can find it on youtube now. Not bad, he really need to work on motivational speeches, I guess I and we have been spoiled by Joe who really knew how to give a speech to large crowds to get them going.
Will need to find Chambers speak, I am sure he knows how to give a good speech impromptu.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Jay spoke to kick off the final four hours
And was amazing, as he has been throughout all of this.
Also, I’d expect the total to be announced by 4:45.
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
Damn, must have just missed that
Will have to wait until somoen posts that on youtube for me to watch.
Ahh 445, good, hopefully i don’t forget while I watch our men’s b-ball team
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Aries, they are announcing org totals now.
Overall total should be revealed soon.
Yeah, watching now
Some great numbers so far.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
As someone who was there for a good portion of Friday and Saturday
The energy in the BJC was unreal. Really, just an amazing time. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
I’m looking forward to seeing the total.
Yay for 1$10.6 million!
Penn State... from the outside you can't understand it, and from the inside you can't explain it.
$10.686,924.83
More than 1 million more than last year. Amazing!!!
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
I'm looking for 2 videos...
…can someone post the links for these?
1.) SuePa talking at Thon 2012
2.) The football team’s dance at the pep rally with Mike Wallace doing the Carlton
Penn State... from the outside you can't understand it, and from the inside you can't explain it.
Did Sue talk?
Also I would like to see a video of Chambers speaking, and the team danceoffs.
I don’t doubt in the next few days youtube will have them all.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
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