THON 2012 - Sun

Penn State sophomore Kristin Jenkins, of Turbotville, hangs on her sister Nichole Jenkins, 17, and her moraler Cameron Rowe during hour 36 of the 46 hour dance marathon in Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center early Sunday morning. Each dancer is assigned a moraler who helps them stay awake, moving, and happy. Jenkins said, "I'm a little like delirious at this point, but [the weekend] is going good." 

Supporters hold up their diamonds during the 2012 line dance early Sunday morning. By 7am the lower sections of the Bryce Jordan Center were filling up.

Members of Sigma Delta Tau sorority wipe away tears during the announcement of the kickoff of the Courtney O' Bryan Memorial Fund on Sunday during THON.

Jay Paterno reads off the names of signatures on a THON 2012 mug that was left at his dad's statue on Sunday afternoon.

Pete Bush, of Lancaster, gets choked up listening to THON family stories while consoling his wife Celeste. Their daughter Syndney, 8, is a THON child.

Carla Vicidomini embraces her son Nick, 13, a THON child during Family Hour on Sunday afternoon.

THON child Charlie Beecher leans against his mother while his father tells their story during Family Hour on Sunday.

Four Diamonds Founder Charles Millard makes the Four Diamonds symbol while greeting THON families on Sunday afternoon during Family Hour.

Balloons fall onto dancers and supporters during hour 45 of THON on Sunday.

The 2012 THON total of $10,686,924.83 is revealed on Sunday afternoon.