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PA SR26
Resolution
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Langerholc
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AI Summary
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Designates February 17-23, 2025 as "THON Week" in Pennsylvania to honor Penn State's IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon student volunteers
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THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, featuring a 46-hour dance marathon where participants must remain standing and moving continuously
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More than 16,500 student volunteers donate over 5 million hours annually, with all funds benefiting the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital for pediatric cancer support and research
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Since 1977, THON has raised more than $236 million and supported over 4,800 children and families affected by childhood cancer
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THON 2024 raised $16,955,683.63; the 2025 theme is "A Home for Hope"
Legislative Description
Designating the week of February 17 through 23, 2025, as "THON Week" in Pennsylvania and honoring the work of The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon student volunteers.
Last Action
Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
2/28/2025