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Oct 22, 2024, 10:59

Channel 7 Telethon Achieved Remarkable $83.3 Million Milestone to Enhance Children’s Health

Channel 7 Telethon will Support 136 Beneficiaries focused on delivering life-changing programs, purchasing essential medical equipment, and funding critical research into childhood diseases.

The Channel 7 Telethon, commonly known as Telethon, is an annual fundraising event established in 1968 by philanthropist Sir James Cruthers and Brian Treasure. Produced by Channel 7 Perth, it aims to improve the health and well-being of children in Western Australia. In 2023, it became the highest donating telethon per capita globally, surpassing A$600 million in total funds raised.

Channel 7 Telethon

The televised event runs for 26 continuous hours each October, broadcasting across Metro and Regional Western Australia on Channel 7 and 7plus. Donations come from private citizens, corporations, and special fundraising events held throughout the year.

Each year, selected children known as “Little Telethon Stars” represent those benefiting from the funds raised. The event features talent from various Seven Network shows and international music guests, including legends like Sir Cliff Richard and Celine Dion. Notably, Michael Jackson participated in the 1985 Telethon but could not perform due to contractual issues.

Little Telethon Stars for 2024 were Florence Shanks, Nate Fearnall, Nazeem Fahmi, Charlee Hosking.

Channel 7 Telethon

Funds raised support medical research into childhood diseases, provide critical services, and offer life-changing opportunities for sick and disadvantaged children. The Channel 7 Telethon Trust is a registered charity governed by a Board of Trustees and operates year-round from Newspaper House in Osborne Park, Perth. It relies on the generosity of Seven West Media and other companies that contribute resources to minimize operational costs.

This year, the Channel 7 Telethon will support 136 beneficiaries, focusing on delivering life-changing programs, purchasing essential equipment, and funding medical research into childhood diseases.

Channel 7 Telethon

Telethon7:

“THANK YOU, WA!

Together, we have raised an unbelieivable $83,264,216.

Your inspiring generosity has reached an incredible milestone of $83.3 million raised for Telethon. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, fundraised, and supported this year. Your contributions will change the lives of our sickest and most vulnerable children.

WA, we truly are incredible together.”

C hildren’s Cancer Institute:

“We want to say a huge congratulations to Telethon7 for raising a mind-blowing $83,264,216. The generosity of the W.A community is truly extraordinary, and goes such a long way to change the lives of W.A’s sickest and most vulnerable children.

Children’s Cancer Institute are proud and eternally grateful to be a Telethon Beneficiary in 2024 and 2023 and have received $1million in vital funding. So, we extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, fundraised, and supported this year.

Your generosity is helping us to find more effective and less invasive treatment options, and ultimately a cure for every child with cancer.”

Channel 7 Telethon