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There’s a particular weekend each February that means the world to Jack Sylves, a 6-year-old from State College, and his 7-year-old sister, Marlowe. It’s the annual THON Weekend, an unforgettable opportunity for kids like Jack and Marlowe to run around Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, basking in the attention of college students who are enduring a 46-hour dance marathon. “They talk about it all the time,” says Scott Sylves, their dad. “After our first THON in 2019 they asked if we could go again the next weekend. Their favorite part has always been the love and support they feel from the dancers on the floor. They love shooting them with water guns and silly string.” ....
Penn State’s Thon will party on: How they’re raising money during the pandemic Updated Jan 20, 2021; Facebook Share The annual Thon fundraiser at Penn State is going forward this year, but as one might expect, it will be in a different format in previous years due to COVID-19. The 2021 Thon will be held virtually from Feb. 19-21, with participants dancing in their homes and a combination of pre-recorded and live-streamed events for viewers. And while the organizers admit that the shift in plans has not been without difficulty, they are eager to go forward with the socially distant alternative. ....