The rule is posted all over the Jordan Center: No sitting.
But throughout THON, dancers get an exception in the form of a baby powder slide, surrounded on both sides by THON volunteers ready to soothe their aching backs, feet, and legs.
It’s heaven. For 10 seconds.
Michele Marchetti captured these photos of the ‘Slides of Strength’ around 4 a.m. Saturday.
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Students roll out the mats.
The ceremonial dumping of the baby powder.
Running out for the big rub.
A few helping hands.
Relief. Now back on your feet dancers.
