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THON Express 2008 Recap
It was 24 hours until the start of THON 2008 and 16 runners and six drivers were 135 miles away from the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center. Yet, even with the separation, both in time and distance, the THON spirit could not have be more alive. It was precisely because of this detachment that these Four Diamonds Families and Penn State/THON alums stood there, joined together at the source of inspiration, the entrance to the Hershey Medical Center. The group was set to embark on the second annual THON Express to bridge the gap between the kids and families at Hershey who were unable to make it to State College for THON Weekend. Learn more...
THON Express 2007 Recap
16 runners and 5 drivers successfully completed the Inaugural THON Express 2007, entering the Bryce Jordan Center at 7:45pm on Friday night the 16th of February. Everyone who made the 135-mile trek from the Hershey Medical Center entered the BJC through a tunnel of moralers that stretched from the Founders Entrance of the BJC, down 2 flights of stairs, and all the way around the perimeter of the BJC to the stage. What an amazing experience to be cheered on by so many! Learn more...
Thon supporters trek 135 miles for the kids
Embedded Daily Collegian Journalist Reports
A Daily Collegian reporter rode along with the THON Express for their entire trip. Learn more...
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