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    Joesph Vincent Paterno - 1926-2012
    On his request, we remember Joe in spirit on behalf of THON
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    DMAIG Reception Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of THON
    Saturday, February 18th, 2012 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm - Nittany Lion Inn Boardroom
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    DMAIG Alumni Give Back
    Please help DMAIG assist Four Diamonds patients this year by providing XBox 360 games for their new rooms!
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    THON 2012: Brighten Every Journey Logo Revealed
    A journey can be lonely when taken alone, but it can be most memorable when shared with others.....

Alumni Dancing

THON 2007 Line Dance


DMAIG 2012 Dancer Registration NOW currently over


THON 2012 Alumni Dancing rules and regulations is now available! For all dancer couple and fundraising questions, please contact Jeff Reyes at specialprojects@dmaig.org

Do you want to Dance in THON 2012? Relive the magic of dancing... or experience it for the first time. Discover what it is like to be there for every moment of THON... or do it all again. Capture the energy and passion of THON and dance as an alum.


  • The person(s) who raise(s) the most money will be awarded the opportunity to dance in the two alumni spots in THON 2012. Both dancers must be Penn State alumni.

    - First Place: Dancer couple awarded
    - Second Place: Dance couple awarded
    - Third Place: Two Full Access Passes Awarded
  • Registration to dance will be $2,600 per couple (Minimum amount needed to be raised in order to qualify).
  • Make sure all checks are made out to Penn State Dance Marathon. If you are sending checks to the THON office ahead of time, please be sure to write DMAIG dancer couple's names (your name) in the memo section.
  • Fundraising will begin no earlier than September 30, 2011 and will be completed by January 7, 2012.
  • Potential dancers are not permitted to fundraise with canister solicitation.
  • Alumni may not have current students turns funds in to be counted towards their fundraising.
  • Priority mail all checks and money orders (in the amount of all cash collected) to the address below. Any funds accrued before November 17, 2011 must be turned into the THON office by November 18, 2011. Any funds raised between November 18, 2011 - January 7, 2012 must be post marked by January 7, 2012 and must be sent to the following address:

    Penn State Dance Marathon
    Attn: Communications Overall Chairperson
    DMAIG
    210 HUB
    University Park, PA 16802


    (Make sure to include your name and contact info with the donations. Keep copies of the checks and money orders for your records.)
  • The winning couple will be announced in time for Dancer Registration at Penn State.
  • The money raised by those people not selected to dance will be donated to THON in the name of DMAIG.
  • You will be able to fundraise online please be sure that your donors select DMAIG as the organization, and include the potential dancer couples names in the notes portion. You will not receive proper credit if the donation is not made in that way.
  • If you are interested in competing for an alumni dancer spot, please contact the Alumni Dancer Coordinator Jeff Reyes (specialprojects@dmaig.org) before fundraising. You MUST register first.
  • Check your email for any updates or changes to the above rules.

If you want to apply, please click here
to fill out the THON 2012 Alumni Dancer Application

Note: You must be a registered DMAIG.org user in order to apply

Countdown to THON 2012 Weekend


Upcoming DMAIG Events

Yesterday
  1. The Hope Gala
Saturday, February 11th
  1. 4th Annual Boston Night Out
    • Start time: 07:00pm
    • End date: Saturday, February 11th
    • End time: 10:00pm
    • Description:

      Cost: $10 (members) $12 (non-members) for pre-registration, $15 at the door

      The theme for THON 2012 is “Brighten Every Journey. Last year, THON raised $9.5 million dollars for the Four Diamonds Fund, in their hopes to find a cure for pediatric cancer. This year, we want to help THON surpass that total, but we will need your help by joining us for the 4th Annual THON Night Out in Boston. The event will take place in the Boston Room (4th floor) at The Greatest Bar (www.thegreatestbar.com) on February 11th from 7pm-10pm. This year’s THON night out will consist of a trivia night with a special grand prize (TBA)! Throughout the night there will be a small raffle, a THON weekend mail station, drink specials (FTK), and a special presentation.

      **Please note only cash and checks will be accepted for raffle items and tickets. All proceeds will go to THON!

      If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the event or make a tax-deductible donation toward THON, please contact Victoria Thompson at philanthropy@psuboston.org.

      We are also seeking donations for trivia prizes! Please contact Victoria at philanthropy@psuboston.org if you are able to do so.

    • Link: View this event in Google Calendar
  2. Chicago For The Kids 2012
    • Start time: 08:00pm
    • End date: Saturday, February 11th
    • End time: 11:00pm
    • Description:

      http://www.psuchicago.org/store.html?event_id=362

      Join Penn State Chicago at the Cubby Bear for musical entertainment, food and beverages, and a fun night out in support of a great cause.

      During the event, we will hold live and silent auctions and a raffle, where all funds raised will be donated to THON. Prizes include Penn State, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Cubs tickets and memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, local entertainment packages, and much more!

      Advanced online pricing is $35 for Chicago chapter members, $40 for non-chapter members; pricing at the door is $45 per person.

      We encourage you to invite friends and family to this wonderful event.

    • Link: View this event in Google Calendar
Friday, February 17th
  1. Hope Express Human Tunnel
  2. Alumni Outing at Cafe 210
Saturday, February 18th
  1. DMAIG Brunch/Networking Reception
  2. DMAIG Reception at Nittany Lion Inn

Upcoming THON Events

Friday, February 10th
  1. Canning Weekend #4
    • Calendar: THON - Everybody
Friday, February 17th
  1. THON Weekend
    • Calendar: THON - Everybody


Have an upcoming event and want to see it advertised on DMAIG.org? Please contact regionalevents@dmaig.org with your event information.

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