Introducing the 7th annual Hope From Coast to Coast 2023 presented by the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group (DMAIG)!

In 2016, Hope From Coast to Coast (HFC2C) was formed by DMAIG to provide an outlet for Penn State Alumni to fundraise for the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON). THON is the largest student run philanthropy that fundraises all year, culminating in a 46 hour Dance Marathon in February. Alumni would fundraise starting in November until THON Weekend. To celebrate their fundraising efforts, participants would run/walk as many miles as they could during the week leading up to THON weekend. Since it's inception, alumni have run/walked well over 5,000 miles and donated over $80,000 to THON through the HFC2C event.

This year, participants can get involved in Hope From Coast to Coast through our in-person event or virtual challenge.

13.5 Mile Run 

This year, Hope From Coast to Coast is hosting a 13.5 mile run in State College to symbolize the 135 miles between the children at Penn State Children's Hospital in Hershey and the Bryce Jordan Center. The run will take place on Saturday February 18, 2023 starting at 8:00am. The course map will be announced closer to the date of the event, but will start and finish near the Bryce Jordan Center. There will be no registration fee, but participants will be asked to fundraise a minimum of $135 to participate in the event. 

The 46-Day Challenge

During the 46-Day Challenge, supporters from around the world can once again participate in the Hope From Coast to Coast. Each participant is challenged to get active every single day for 46 days leading up to THON Weekend. Each participant can define what active means to you. Once defined, you are challenged to post an Instagram or Facebook story each day with your progress while tagging DMAIG. The 46-day challenge begins on Monday, January 2, 2023.

You can participate through a donation or by signing up to fundraise. You can fundraise as a team or as an individual. All participants will hear more about the virtual challenge in December 2022.

So whether you are donating or fundraising, your participation makes a huge impact. All donations support the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) and will be donated on Sunday, February 20, 2022 during THON Weekend 2021.

Please visit our website dmaig.org/hfc2c for more information.

Order your T-shirt or crewneck here.

For any questions, reach out to the HFC2C team at [email protected].