This past weekend, more than 700 dancers raised over $17 million dollars to support children dealing with childhood cancer by dancing non-stop for 46 hours. That’s because it was THON weekend, an annual event run by Penn State students that raises funds for Four Diamonds — a nonprofit that covers 100-percent of all medical expenses for families with childhood cancer at Penn State’s Children’s Hospital and supports cancer research at the

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.

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.