[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 54 (Friday, March 24, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING ST. MARYS AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM RENAISSANCE CLUB

  (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 recognize 
the St. Marys Area Middle School Team Renaissance Club whose Mini-THON 
event raised a record $18,281 for the fight against childhood cancer in 
March.
  Inspired by Penn State's THON, the daylong event took place during 
the school day and included hourly themes such as beach, carnival, and 
glow hours.
  The event included numerous events for students and staff, including 
cornhole, bingo, karaoke, a photo booth, and the student favorite, 
``Silly String Your Principal Challenge.''
  Although students at St. Marys Area Middle School have demonstrated 
their dedication and generosity through the Mini-THON for many years 
now, this year's event was even more special since local toddler Reggie 
Housley is currently battling leukemia.
  Proceeds from the Mini-THON will benefit Four Diamonds, a Hershey-
based organization that pays 100 percent of noncovered medical expenses 
for childhood cancer patients at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
  I commend the St. Marys Area Middle School Team Renaissance Club for 
the extraordinary success of their Mini-THON and the entire St. Marys 
community for their kindness and generosity in the fight against 
childhood cancer.

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