A Resolution 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.
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Overview
This Senate Resolution designates the week of February 17 through 23, 2025, as "THON Week" in Pennsylvania. It honors the work of student volunteers from The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, who participate in THON, a large student-run philanthropy event benefiting the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. THON raises money and awareness for pediatric cancer research and provides support to children and families affected by the disease.
Key provisions
- Designates the week of February 17-23, 2025, as "THON Week" in Pennsylvania.
- Honors the student volunteers of The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon.
- Recognizes THON's mission to support pediatric cancer research and provide emotional and financial assistance.
- Acknowledges THON's partnership with the Four Diamonds Fund since 1977.
- Highlights THON's fundraising achievements, including over $236 million raised to date.
- Mentions THON's impact on inspiring similar events nationwide.
- Notes THON's support for over 4,800 children and families with childhood cancer.
- Details THON 2024 fundraising total of $16,955,683.63
Who is affected
- The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon student volunteers
- Families affected by childhood cancer
- Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital
- The Four Diamonds Fund
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