[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 33 (Thursday, February 27, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING PENN STATE UNIVERSITY'S PANHELLENIC DANCE MARATHON

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Pennsylvania State University IFC-Panhellenic Dance 
Marathon, otherwise known as ``THON,'' for another tremendous, record-
breaking fundraising total in support of the fight against childhood 
cancer.
  The largest student philanthropy in the world, THON is a yearlong 
fundraising effort where students work in numerous ways to raise money 
for the cause. The effort culminates with a final 46-hour event where 
over 700 students partake in a no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon, 
and thousands more cheer on their efforts. All proceeds from THON 
benefit the Four Diamonds Fund, an organization dedicated to battling 
childhood cancer.
  This year, I had the honor of attending THON. The energy and 
enthusiasm from those in attendance was nothing short of breathtaking 
as the students went on to raise $13.3 million, surpassing the $12.4 
million last year. Penn State has raised over $110 million in THON's 
history.
  Mr. Speaker, as a proud Penn State alumnus, I want to thank all of 
the students and families for providing this outstanding emotional and 
financial support to the children, families, researchers, and the staff 
of the Four Diamonds Fund.

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