Pennsylvania HR445: A Resolution designating April 8, 2026, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating April 8, 2026, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, March 18, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating April 8, 2026, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, THON is the commonly used name for The Pennsylvania State University Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy event in the world; and WHEREAS, THON is a yearlong fundraising and awareness campaign to fight pediatric cancer, sustained by more than 16,500 volunteers who donate more than 5 million hours of their own time, that culminates in a 46-hour dance marathon during which dancers are required to be continuously moving and are not permitted to sit or sleep; and WHEREAS, In 1977, THON partnered with Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital and selected Four Diamonds as the sole beneficiary of THON's fundraising efforts; and WHEREAS, Four Diamonds offsets costs of treatment not covered by insurance, including medical and emotional support, and supports the medical team that cares for children; and WHEREAS, Four Diamonds funds pediatric cancer research through start-up grants and the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Research Center and provides direct support to children with cancer and their families; and WHEREAS, Since 1977, THON has raised more than $200 million to provide emotional and financial support to children, families, researchers and staff associated with Four Diamonds; and WHEREAS, THON 2026, "Love Leads Forward," revealed a total fundraising amount …

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Sponsors

• Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171) · primary sponsor
• Marc Anderson (R, 92)
• Michael Armanini (R, 75)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Martin Causer (R, 67)
• Bryan CUTLER (R, 100)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Justin Fleming (D, 105)
• Jamie Flick (R, 83)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 219-220), March 25, 2026
2. March 25, 2026: Adopted, March 25, 2026 (198-1)
3. March 25, 2026: Reported as committed, March 25, 2026
4. March 18, 2026: Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, March 18, 2026

Votes

• House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (March 25, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Adopted, March 25, 2026 (198-1) (March 25, 2026): 198 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR445?

HR445 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating April 8, 2026, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR445 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating April 8, 2026, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR445?

Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 219-220), March 25, 2026 (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HR445?

Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR445?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr445