Recognizing St. Marys Area Middle School Team Renaissance Club

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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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