The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NO. 87

Disc Jockey's Antics Attract Attention and Big Bucks for Charity

By Debra E. Blum

Buffalo, N.Y.

Larry Norton, a radio disc jockey here, has lived for two days inside a giant ice cube, ridden a Ferris wheel for five 20, and set what he says is the world record for the longest radio broadcast by staying on the air for 484 straight hours.

Such stunts have earned Mr. Norton the nickname Marathon...

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