[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3174]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY IFC/PANHELLENIC DANCE MARATHON.

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance 
Marathon, otherwise known affectionately as ``THON.''
  THON's goal every year is to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund 
at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. The fund was established to 
support children's cancer by assisting patients and their families 
through treatment. The fund has helped thousands of families by 
offsetting medical expenses incurred during cancer treatment. This 
year, THON broke the previous record and raised $10,698,924. They 
raised over $10.6 million. That's amazing work. Congratulations.
  Penn State's THON has grown to become one of the largest student-run 
philanthropies in the world, and their efforts have helped improve the 
lives of so many.
  As a proud Penn State alum and Member representing the university 
here in Washington, I want to congratulate Penn State, the students, 
the donors, and all of the organizations involved in the THON for 
another amazing year in support of a truly important cause.

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