The people of Western Australia have shown why Telethon is the biggest and most impactful live TV fundraising event in the world, reaching an astonishing new record of $90,160,275.
Over one magical and awe-inspiring weekend our State was once again united by a single purpose: improving the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children, both today and into the future.
And yet again, a new record was reached, eclipsing last year’s total of $83,264,216.
The total fundraising effort since Telethon’s inception in 1968 now exceeds $750 million but the impact, through life-changing innovation, research, treatments and opportunities for sick children, is immeasurable.
Telethon chairman Richard Goyder said once again the WA community had banded together to change lives.
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