Ways to Give
The Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group (DMAIG), a 501(c)3 organization, supports THON in multiple ways. See below for ways to give to Hope from Coast to Coast (DMAIG’s signature annual fundraiser), to DMAIG’s support of THON volunteers, and directly to THON.
Supporting THON through DMAIG
Hope from Coast to Coast
Hope From Coast 2 Coast is an annual fundraiser hosted by DMAIG, consisting of a virtual challenge and in-person run in State College during THON Weekend. Learn more about the event and donate to your favorite runner. |
Corporate Giving & Matching Gifts
Most employers allocate funds annually to non-profit organizations determined by company employees. Consider DMAIG as your beneficiary of choice! If you have donated to DMAIG, you may be eligible for matching funds to double your impact. Policies may vary by company. Questions Email treasurer@dmaig.org. The Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. EIN: 25-1821769 |
Direct Support of THON Volunteers
Rick Funk Leadership Award
The Rick Funk Dance Marathon Leadership Award was established in 1996. This award seeks to recognize a student who has demonstrated commitment, loyalty, leadership and the ability to motivate other students involved in THON. The recipient will be awarded a scholarship at the annual Closer to a Cure Celebration event. The link below will direct you to Giving Penn State in order to specifically support this scholarship. |
Endowment
The Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group (DMAIG) Endowment for THON Alumni Engagement will provide discretionary annual funding for the THON alumni engagement director and THON executive director to support innovative means of outreach and inspiration to effectively engage more alumni in THON’s mission. The link below will direct you to Giving Penn State in order to specifically support this endowment. |
Direct Support to THON
THON Donation
Support the Penn State Dance Marathon and the mission of fighting childhood cancer with a direct donation. |
THON Store
Purchase some merchandise and represent THON wherever you go! There’s a brick-and-mortar location at the HUB at University Park, or you can purchase certain items through the online THON Store. |