Penn State Club Swimming Benefiting THON

Help save the lives of children battling cancer by supporting THON. Our organization, Club Swimming, is taking action by uniting with 16,500 student volunteers to raise funds and awareness in the fight against childhood cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised over $180 million for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital. Throughout our partnership, we have ensured that over 4,000 families have not seen a single medical bill. In addition, the local research that is being done is making a global impact so that one day, we will find a cure. Each February, THON's yearlong efforts and support for the families culminate in a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon.
By supporting THON, you will be joining a community committed to conquering childhood cancer.

LINK COMING SOON TO DONATE TO CLUB SWIMMING'S 2024 THON TOTAL!

Meet our THON Families

A’Niah Butler

A’Niah Butler is one of Club Swim’s amazing THON children! She is a spunky and sassy 12-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2014. As of June 2022, A’Niah has been in remission for six years. In Summer 2021, she reached the milestone of being in remission for five years, so A’Niah is now officially cancer free!
 While in treatment, A’Niah would always talk about wanting to play football, and in recent years, she has been following her dreams and crushing it on the football field! This past year, she even played games for both the junior varsity and varsity team. Club Swim loves getting to spend time with A’Niah and her family, whether it is watching her tear it up on the football field, or dancing with her on THON weekend. A’Niah has an infectious energy that can light up any room, and we can’t wait to watch her continue to grow up and reach for the stars!

Alyssa Yeagley

Alyssa Yeagley is a 19-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2017. She is currently living in Ohio with her new fiancé! Alyssa loves music, especially Zac Brown Band, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift! She also loves animals, cheer, and Adam Sandler movies! Alyssa is super involved with Relay for life and mini-THON in her community. Alyssa recently began speaking at local miniTHONs to share her story and her battle with cancer. On August 23rd, 2022 Alyssa will have been in remission for 5 years and officially cancer free! Club Swim has been paired with the Yeagley family since Alyssa was first diagnosed and we are so excited to continue to get to know Alyssa and see everything she accomplishes in the future!

Our newest edition to the Club Swim THON family... 

Tyshawn Jennings

The Jennings family joined us for THON 2023 and we are so excited to share information about them here very soon!

Club Swim Benefiting THON History

THON 2023: FOSTER THE MAGIC

Club Swim Total: coming soon! 

Dancers:
Hailey Hurst 
Skyeler Cella 
Lindsay Madden 
Courtney Sterner

THON 2022: SPARK ENDLESS LIGHT


​Club Swim Total: $37, 448.94

Dancers:
Peter Forstmeier
Kathryn DeJohn
Samuel Zelnick

THON Overall Total: $ 13,756,374.50

THON 2021: RISE AND UNIFY


​Club Swim Total: $ 25, 236.44


Dancers:
Nicole Hipp
Fiona McConnell 
Geraldean Corraro

THON Overall Total: $ 10,638,078.62  

THON 2020: JOURNEY TOGETHER


​Club Swim Total: $ 25,467.16

Dancers: Dylan Knaub
Dylan McKelvey
Noelle Leinenbach

THON Overall Total: $11,696,942.38

THON 2019: SHAPE THE MOMENT


​Club Swim Total: $ 25,523.66


Dancers:
Sarah Glisan
Alex Coutsoumbis
Joseph Romano
Claire Kelley

THON Overall Total: $ 10,621,683.76

THON 2018: DISCOVERING TOMORROW'S WONDER

​Club Swim Total: $43,910.64

Dancers:
Caitlin Stack
Lauren DeCrescente
Sarah McKenna
Allie Taylor
Conor Tunno

THON Overall Total: $10,151,663.93

THON 2017: IGNITING HOPE WITHIN
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Club Swim Total: $54,560.07

Dancers:
Thomas Todd
PJ Ryan
Ryan Troy
Tara Walker

THON Overall Total: $10,045,478.44

THON 2016: BELIEVE BEYOND BOUNDARIES

​Club Swim Total: $43,357.72

Dancers:
Justin Dinenberg
Caroline Curran
Lauren Kaminsky
Kevin Araujo

THON Overall Total: $9,770,332.32

THON 2015: EMPOWER THE DREAMERS

Club Swim Total: $57,638.58

Dancers:
Caitlin Kupp
Caitlin McGarry
Spencer Czajkowski
Emily Smith
Katherine Timmerman

THON Overall Total: $13,026,653.23

THON 2014: REDEFINE THE POSSIBILITIES

Club Swim Total: $65,704.57

Dancers:
Elli Barron
Bill de la Pena
Natalie Cole
Sara Araujo

THON Overall Total: $13,343,517.33

THON 2013: INSPIRE TOMORROW'S MIRACLES

Club Swim Total: $61,286.07

Dancers:
Steven Lynch
Kathleen Gormley
Georgia Reiner
Sarah Rowland

THON Overall Total: $12,374,034.46

THON 2012: BRIGHTEN EVERY JOURNEY

Club Swim Total: $58,770.67

Dancers:
Lee Naylor
Lucas Hahn
Beth Berkey
Matt Scorzafave

THON Overall Total: $10,686,924.83

THON 2011: TOGETHER WITHOUT LIMITS

Club Swim Total: $54,779.36

Dancers:
Denny Dwyer
Darcy Norton
Phillip Carrington
Elizabeth Long

THON Overall Total: $9,563,016.09

THON 2010: LOVE BELONGS HERE

Club Swim Total: $41,048.17

Dancers:
Stacy Miles
Megan Holloway
Darcie Bentz
Brian Hudish

THON Overall Total: $7,838,054.36

THON 2009: DREAM FORWARD

Club Swim Total: $29,466.86

Dancers:
Eric Rosengard
Stephanie Kunow
Cara Delli Paoli
Mackenzie Brady

THON Overall Total: $7,490,133.87

THON 2008: HOPE FINDS A WAY

Club Swim Total: $11,642.75

Dancers:
Ryan Davies
Jenn Swiderski

THON Overall Total: $6,615,318.04

THON 2007: MANY HEARTS, ONE HOME

Club Swim Total: $3,514.76 

Dancers:
Jess Burns
Megan McCormick

THON Overall Total: $5,240,385.17

THON 2006: TOGETHER WE'LL PREVAIL

Club Swim Total: $2,699.28

THON Overall Total: $4,214,748.18

Any THON related questions can be answered by contacting one of our THON chairs or by emailing clubswimftk@gmail.com