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Photos: Community members, including 103-year-old, go ‘Over the Edge’ at Beaver Stadium

By CDT staff reports

Beaver Stadium has been home to many memorable moments, but Friday marked a first as community members took turns rappelling down the west side.

Centre County United Way and Penn State partnered with Over The Edge for the fundraiser, offering the first 107 people who raised $1,500 a spot to rappel down the stadium. Fifty four individuals and 12 teams hit that threshold, with more than $64,000 raised for the Centre County United Way.

Below are scenes from the first-of-its kind event:

Bryan Wooster poses for a photos as he gets ready to rappel down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Bryan Wooster poses for a photos as he gets ready to rappel down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
At 103 years old George Etzweiler rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
At 103 years old George Etzweiler rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Mary Potter and Christa Hosterman wave to friends as they rappel down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Mary Potter and Christa Hosterman wave to friends as they rappel down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Bryan Wooster rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Bryan Wooster rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Daniel Morrow rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Daniel Morrow rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Berta DeDonato smiles as she rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Berta DeDonato smiles as she rappels down the side of Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Mary Potter and Christa Hosterman start their rappel from Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Mary Potter and Christa Hosterman start their rappel from Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Community members rappel down Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Community members rappel down Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
A group of Penn State football players watch as community members rappel from Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023.
A group of Penn State football players watch as community members rappel from Beaver Stadium for the Centre County United Way Over the Edge fundraiser on Friday, May 19, 2023. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com

This story was originally published May 19, 2023 at 1:35 PM.

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