Monitor this situation.
Unsubscribe anytime.
[SITUATION] · [QUIET] · [CULTURE]
3 clusters · 8 sources · 17 days · First seen · Last updated
Telethon charity activities in Western Australia
Overview
The 59th annual Telethon charity event in Western Australia has achieved a new fundraising milestone, raising a record-breaking $101,277,705. This total surpassed the $100 million mark following a $5 million donation from Telethon Trustees Kerry Stokes and Christine Simpson Stokes. With this latest result, the organization has raised more than $850 million to date for medical and research beneficiaries assisting children facing illness, disability, and disadvantage.
The 26-hour marathon broadcast, held at the RAC Arena, featured an expanded national reach as its opening ceremony was aired live across Australia on Channel 7 for the first time. The program included musical performances by artists such as Jessica Mauboy, The Ten Tenors, Mark Vincent, and members of The Wiggles, alongside traditional segments like lip-sync battles and the late-night Slumber Party.
In addition to the live broadcast, fundraising efforts included a collaborative project between Telethon, Blueprint Homes, and the Satterley Group. This initiative produced a specialized Telethon home in the Upper Swan region of Clementine, which raised $1,305,000 for sick children.
Entities
Telethon · Roger Cook · Channel 7 · Crown Perth · Satterley Group
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Organisers are planning an extensive program for this year's Telethon.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Telethon raised more than $90 million for charity last year.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The live telecast runs from 7pm Saturday until 8:40pm Sunday.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jessica Mauboy will perform live at RAC Arena at 7pm to start the event.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The annual 26-hour charity event in Perth has been running for 58 years.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Wiggles stars Tsehay Hawkins and Lucia Field are participating in Telethon for the first time.
Timeline
-
[HEALTH] 4 sourcesTelethon raises record $101 million for Western Australian children
Western Australia's annual Telethon fundraiser has set a new record, raising over $101 million to support medical research and services for children facing illness and disability.
-
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesTelethon expands broadcast reach for 59th annual charity event
Perth’s iconic 26-hour Telethon charity event is broadcasting its opening ceremony live across Australia for the first time, featuring major musical acts and aiming to surpass last year’s $90 million record.
-
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesTelethon provides special experiences for Western Australian children
Telethon provided a luxury day at Crown Perth for three Western Australian children facing medical challenges, featuring appearances by Mason Cox and Premier Roger Cook.
Sources
7news.com.au · communitynews.com.au · mumbrella.com.au · perthnow.com.au · soperth.com.au · thenightly.com.au · thepost.sydney · thewest.com.au
This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history