The Penn State Chicago Chapter raised $3,801 at its Third Annual THON fundraiser. This year's event raised its highest total yet. Over 40 Chicago area alumni and friends joined together on Saturday, February 21 at Flounder's Bar and Grill for an evening featuring a live and silent auction, raffle prizes, and viewing of the live web cast of THON 2009.

The organizing committee would like to thank all those who attended and helped us to help THON reach its highest total ever, $7,490,133.87.

A special thank you to this year's event sponsors and auction donors: Greater Chicago Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, Flounder's Bar & Grill, Mike Dunley, The Dark Horse Tap & Grille, RML Specialty Hospital, Indiana Sports Corp., Chicago Cubs, Penn State Athletic Department, Dr. & Mrs. Bill & Renee Farrell, Robert Nagy & Lisa Smith, Jennifer & Kirk Price, Chris Duerwachter, Nicole Windsor and EJ Kim.

Please save the date for May 30, 2009 when we will be holding our Second Annual Wine & Cheese event For the Kids at the home of Bill and Cate Rzasa. More information will be available on the web site soon, so be sure to check back regularly.

Visit www.thon.org for more highlights from THON 2009.