Orange County-Inland Empire Area Chapter

The Penn State Orange County Chapter is committed to making a difference in the life of a child. 

Since the establishment of the Chapter in 1988, the Orange County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association has been committed to turning childhood dreams into reality by supporting THONTM. 

This year we are taking action by joining THON™ Nation and uniting with 16,500 student volunteers and over 25,000 alumni supporters in the fight against childhood cancer. THON's year-long efforts culminate in a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon each February to celebrate our survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and take a stand--all in hopes of one day dancing in celebration of a cure.

Since 1977, THON has raised over $168 million for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital, providing comprehensive care for 4,000 families and funding critical research to take this fight beyond central Pennsylvania and spread hope around the world. THON's mission is to provide both financial and emotional support for our families, ensuring that they never have to face cancer alone.