Thon’s sole beneficiary is Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, and the money raised ensures that families never see a medical bill or the financial burden of cancer, Thon’s website states. Donations also help fund cancer research.

Over 700 dancers spent the weekend in the Bryce Jordan Center to raise money for the fight against childhood cancer.

Penn State students set a new record at this year's annual THON fundraiser, collecting more than $17 million to help families affected by childhood cancer.