A Resolution 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.
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Overview
This Senate Resolution designates the weekend of February 20-22, 2026, as "THON Weekend" in Pennsylvania. It honors the efforts 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 support.
Key provisions
- Designates February 20-22, 2026, as "THON Weekend" in Pennsylvania.
- Honors student volunteers from The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon.
- Recognizes THON’s mission to support pediatric cancer research and families.
- Acknowledges THON’s partnership with the Four Diamonds Fund since 1977.
- Highlights THON’s fundraising success, having raised over $254 million.
- Mentions THON’s impact, supporting over 4,800 children and families with childhood cancer.
- References THON 2025 fundraising total of $17,737,040.
- Recognizes THON’s influence on similar events nationwide.
Who is affected
- The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon student volunteers
- The Four Diamonds Fund
- Families affected by childhood cancer
- Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital
- Residents of Pennsylvania
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Daniel Laughlin
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