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Even though folks say they go to different states to can, most of it takes place in Pennsylvania, and a huge proportion of Pennsylvanians either went to Penn State or have someone in their circle of family/friends who did, so there's a very high awareness of THON. This is especially true in the Phila and Pitss 'burbs where most of the canning takes place.
So folks are aware that it's a very legit charity (like when you see firemen with their trucks out with their boots) which increases the likelihood that people pitch in $1, $5, $10, $20 vs. dimes and quarters.
I always ask what Greek org they're canning for, and if it's guys, what sorority they're doing it with. My SO, not a Penn Stater, said "that's pretty nosey - asking what sorority a guy's 'doin' it with' ".
I think he was being deliberately obtuse.
Congratulations to all the participants for amazing work! Makes me proud to be a Penn State Greek alum!!!!!
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