MI Windows and Doors Partners with Penn State Athletes for THON Fundraiser

Miter Foundation to match up to $50,000 in donations to student-led dance marathon event.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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MI Windows and Doors, the official window and door partner of Penn State Athletics, is supporting the university's annual THON fundraiser by backing 18 student-athletes from the football, wrestling, volleyball, and baseball teams. Through digital campaigns, community outreach, and personal engagement, the students will encourage the Penn State community to contribute to their collective fundraising page, with Miter Foundation matching up to $50,000 in donations.

Why it matters

THON is Penn State's iconic 46-hour dance marathon that raises funds for the Four Diamonds organization, which supports childhood cancer research and care at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital. MI Windows and Doors' partnership with student-athletes helps drive awareness and donations for this important cause, while Miter Foundation's matching pledge doubles the impact of every dollar contributed.

The details

MI Windows and Doors, part of the Miter Brands portfolio, has a longstanding history of supporting Penn State Athletics. This year, the company is leveraging its partnership to mobilize 18 student-athletes from various sports teams to lead fundraising efforts for THON 2026. Through digital campaigns, community outreach, and personal engagement, the students will encourage the Penn State community to make donations to their collective fundraising page on the THON website. To further boost contributions, Miter Foundation, the charitable arm of Miter Brands, will match up to $50,000 in donations, effectively doubling the impact of every dollar raised.

  • THON 2026 will take place from February 20-22, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center.
  • The student-athlete fundraising campaign is ongoing leading up to the THON event.

The players

MI Windows and Doors

The official window and door partner of Penn State Athletics, part of the Miter Brands portfolio.

Miter Foundation

The charitable arm of Miter Brands that will match up to $50,000 in donations to the THON fundraiser.

Penn State University

The host institution of the annual THON event, a student-run philanthropy that raises funds for childhood cancer research and care.

Four Diamonds

The organization that receives the funds raised by THON to support childhood cancer patients and research at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital.

Matt DeSoto

CEO of Miter Brands and Board Chair of Miter Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“As longtime supporters of Penn State Athletics and with many Penn State alumni on our team, partnering with student-athletes to raise awareness for THON feels especially meaningful. We're proud to stand behind a student-run philanthropic organization that supports children and families impacted by childhood cancer, and we couldn't be more honored to stand alongside the students who make THON possible, because We Are...For The Kids.”

— Matt DeSoto, CEO of Miter Brands and Board Chair of Miter Foundation (windowanddoor.com)

What’s next

The student-athlete fundraising campaign will continue leading up to the THON event on February 20-22, 2026, with Miter Foundation matching up to $50,000 in donations.

The takeaway

MI Windows and Doors' partnership with Penn State student-athletes demonstrates the power of corporate-community collaboration to drive awareness and funding for important causes like childhood cancer research and care. By leveraging its athletic sponsorship and Miter Foundation's matching pledge, the company is amplifying the impact of the student-led THON fundraiser, which has raised over $254 million for the Four Diamonds organization since 1977.