A Resolution 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.
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Overview
This resolution designates March 19, 2025, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania and expresses congratulations to THON for raising over $17 million for the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. THON is a student-run fundraising event that supports children with cancer and their families, and this resolution recognizes their significant contributions to pediatric cancer research and support.
Key provisions
- Designates March 19, 2025, as THON Day in Pennsylvania.
- Congratulates THON for raising over $17 million for the Four Diamonds Fund.
- Recognizes THON’s partnership with the Four Diamonds Fund since 1977.
- Acknowledges THON’s impact on similar events across the United States.
- Commends the students, volunteers, and supporting organizations involved in THON.
- Highlights THON’s support of over 4,000 children and families with childhood cancer.
- Notes THON’s continuous efforts to improve treatments and research for childhood cancer.
- Recognizes THON 2025’s fundraising record of $17,737,040.93.
Who is affected
- The Pennsylvania State University community
- THON organizers and volunteers
- The Four Diamonds Fund
- Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital
- Families and children affected by pediatric cancer
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