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PA SR231
Resolution
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Langerholc
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AI Summary
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Designates February 20-22, 2026 as "THON Weekend" in Pennsylvania to honor Penn State's IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy event in the world
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THON 2026 "Love Leads Forward" involves more than 16,500 student volunteers donating over 5 million hours, culminating in a 46-hour dance marathon where participants must remain continuously moving
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All THON funds benefit the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, which covers treatment costs not paid by insurance and funds pediatric cancer research
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Since 1977, THON has raised more than $254 million and supported over 4,800 children and families with childhood cancer; THON 2025 raised $17,737,040
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Four Diamonds currently cares directly for 500 children with cancer, including 100 newly diagnosed patients annually
Legislative Description
Designating the weekend of February 20 through 22, 2026, as "THON Weekend" in Pennsylvania and honoring the work of The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon student volunteers.
Last Action
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
2/27/2026