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jumpathon en · NOUN

Etymology

From jump + -athon.

Meanings

1. (informal) A charity fundraising event involving jumping (typically trampolining or skydiving).
   • Graves decided to turn the day into a jumpathon to raise money for cancer research and donated $3500 to Jump for the Cause (www.jumpforthecause.com), a nonprofit organization that helps raise money for breast cancer research. 2006, Aircraft Owners, Pilots Association, The AOPA pilot: voice of general aviation: Volume 49:
   • Telethons, jumpathons, dancathons, runathons, swimathons, and others are promoted through advertisements. 1983, Charles Harold Sandage, Vernon Ray Fryburger, Kim B. Rotzoll, Advertising theory and practice:

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