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PA HR107

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Benninghoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 19, 2025, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania

  • THON 2025 raised $17,737,040.93 for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, breaking the yearly record for the fourth consecutive year

  • The 46-hour dance marathon held February 21-23, 2025, at the Bryce Jordan Center is the largest student-run philanthropy event in the world, supported by 16,500 volunteers donating over 5 million hours

  • Since partnering with Four Diamonds in 1977, THON has raised more than $200 million and supported over 4,000 children and families with childhood cancer

  • Commends Penn State students, volunteers, and supporting organizations for their work on the event

Legislative Description

Designating March 19, 2025, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania and congratulating THON for raising more than $17 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital to help fight pediatric cancer.

Last Action

Adopted (200-2)

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2025

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