2025 THON Wrap-Up

The undergraduate Brothers are thrilled to share that we successfully completed THON 2025! Through all our hard work and the support of our partner, the Nittany Dance Project, we surpassed our goal of raising $22K. Last year, we raised $18.9K, and with this incredible momentum, they can’t wait to see what we can achieve next year for THON 2026.

Brothers Devon Claudino and Russel Ehalt represented Omega on the dance floor, giving it their all for an impressive 46 hours straight. Brother Anthony Ruggeri also danced for 46 hours, representing the Penn State Sports Business Club.

Many Brothers were also involved in various THON Committees this year, taking on different roles and making a significant impact. We’d like to give a special shoutout to Brother Keegan Sobczak, who served as the Executive Director for THON 2025.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our friends, family, and especially the alumni who generously contributed to our fundraising efforts. Your support means the world to us!

Thank you for always being there for us and helping us reach our goals. We couldn’t have done it without you!

(Left to Right) Devon Claudino, Russel Ehalt, and Tony Ruggeri during 2025 THON

President’s Message

Dear Brothers,

I hope you’re doing great! I’ve got some exciting news to share about our chapter’s THON at Penn State this year. Thanks to the hard work of our brothers and the support of our amazing supporters, Theta Chi raised an incredible $22,000 for the fight against pediatric cancer! THON is one of the most important events of the year, bringing the Penn State community together for a cause that can change lives. Our brothers worked super hard—organizing fundraisers, going door-to-door, and spreading awareness—to help us reach this record-breaking total for Four Diamonds. Seeing our chapter come together for this cause reminds us of the core values of Theta Chi: service, leadership, and brotherhood. To our alumni, your continued support means the world to us. Whether you donated, shared our message, or cheered us on, we’re so grateful. Your legacy of giving back inspires our active brothers to keep pushing forward every year. As we look ahead, we hope to build on this success and make an even bigger impact. If you’d like to stay involved or support next year’s THON efforts, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

For the Kids,

Andrew Beans
President
Theta Chi – Omega Chapter