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THON's Evolution: A History Lesson
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THON's Evolution: A History Lesson
Ever wonder how THON was created or where it was hosted before Penn State built the 15,000-person capacity Bryce Jordan Center? THON, or at least Penn State’s dance marathon to raise money for childhood cancer, has been hosted in four different locations. Its roots go back to 1972, before THON was its official name, and when IFC President Bill Lear proposed the idea of a dance marathon for childhood cancer. The following year, 78 students gather…
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