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Penn State THON weekend kicks off at Bryce Jordan Center

Penn State "Thon" begins Friday night
Penn State "Thon" begins Friday night 00:39

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (CBS) - It's the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. The annual Penn State THON begins Friday night!

Thousands of students will participate in a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon to benefit local families impacted by childhood cancer.

THON kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday at the Bryce Jordan Center on the State College campus.

Since its start in 1973, THON has raised over $200 million. 

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