Glenn Thompson: “Over the weekend, Penn State University held its annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, more commonly known as THON, at…”

“Over the weekend, Penn State University held its annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, more commonly known as THON, at the Bryce Jordan Center on campus. THON, which is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, is a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $127 million for the Four Diamonds Fund based out of Penn State Hershey Medical Center. With the support of students all across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and supporters around the world, this year's event raised over $13 million. Mr. Speaker, as a graduate of Penn State University, I could not be more proud of these students and future fellow alumni. I congratulate them on yet another spectacular year. ____________________”