Penn State Hazleton THON committee

Austin Yaletchko, left, and Charlie Karchner are representing Penn State Hazleton as dancers at this year's THON.

Penn State Hazleton THON dancer is a childhood cancer survivor

Charlie Karchner has attended THON for 16 years, and has even been on the floor of the 46-hour dance marathon. But this year will bring a whole new THON experience for him as he takes on the role of dancer. Karchner is a survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and he and his family were supported by THON while he underwent treatment.