Frequently Asked Questions - Donors

You can donate online or by mail. 

Donating online is the easiest way to donate to THON.  If you would like to donate online, please click here.

Checks should be made payable to the Penn State Dance Marathon and sent to our office at:

THON

Attn: Finance

210 HUB

University Park, PA 16802


Remember to credit the donation to your favorite Penn State student organization! To learn more about crediting organizations, see the question below.

Thank you so much for supporting THON and our mission of conquering childhood cancer.  Together, we will make a difference in the life of a child.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Curran McCready at 800-392-THON or via email at Donor.Alumni.Relations@THON.org
 

1.)    Click this link to THON’s secure donation page

2.)    Complete the required information

3.)    Under the subtitle “Gift Amount/Designation” please choose your organization from the drop-down box.

4.)    Click “Submit My Gift” button at the bottom of the page and wait for the confirmation page to load.

If you are donating by check, please be sure to put the organization name and number in the memo section of the check.

Thank you so much for your donation to THON.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Curran McCready at 800-392-THON or via email at

Donor.Alumni.Relations@THON.org

By becoming one of THON’s company partners, you are helping to save lives.  THON can provide your company with great benefits designed to maximize your exposure to the THON community.

If you have any additional questions about becoming a company partner, please contact Curran McCready at 800-392-THON or via email at Donor.Alumni.Relations@THON.org
 

Many employers will match your personal donation.  Click here to find out if your company has a matching gifts program.

Employer matching gifts may also be available to you if you are a spouse of an employee, a retired employee, or the spouse/widow/widower of a retiree.
 

Donations to THON come from several sources, including: dedicated Penn State University student volunteers who fundraise with their organizations, partnerships with businesses and corporations, individual donations made directly to THON, canning trips, and a splendid alumni base made of wonderful Penn Staters who generously donate every year.

Since 1977, The Four Diamonds Fund has been THON’s sole beneficiary. The mission of The Fund is to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children treated at Penn State Children’s Hospital and their families through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research.

Any family with a child being treated for pediatric cancer at Penn State Children’s Hospital is automatically eligible for support.

The Fund offsets the cost of treatment that insurance does not cover, as well as expenses that may disrupt the welfare of the child, such as car repairs, rent, or household utilities. The Fund supports the medical team that cares for the children and funds pediatric cancer research through start-up grants and the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Institute.

To learn more about The Four Diamonds Fund, click here.

We greatly appreciate your donation to THON!  Together, we will make a difference in the life of a child.  Here is THON’s W-9 form for your convenience. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact Curran McCready at 800-392-THON or via email at Donor.Alumni.Relations@THON.org
 

Yes, all donations to the Penn State Dance Marathon and The Four Diamonds Fund are tax deductible. Our federal tax ID Number is 24-6000-376. All monetary donations above $25 will be receipted by The Pennsylvania State University. Please contact Katherine Bird at finance@thon.org with additional questions.

Curran McCready
Overall Donor & Alumni Relations Chairperson
Phone: 1-800-392-THON
Email: Donor.Alumni.Relations@thon.org