Telethon raises more than $62 million for sick kids, topping last year's record of $46 million | 7NEWS.17 Oct 2021
How much has Telethon raised in total?
Telethon cracks $400 million total fundraising mark after 54 years. After 54 years of fundraising, Telethon has reached the $400 million milestone. Last year, Telethon raised a record $43.6 million for WA's sickest children — bringing the total raised since 1967 to $395 million.16 Oct 2021
How much has Telethon raised so far 2020?
In 2020, Telethon raised a record $46.3 million. Tonight, this record has toppled, after a $2.5 million from Crown brought the 2021 tally up to $48.4 million. 2021 marks the 12th consecutive year that the Telethon fundraising drive has broken the record set by the previous year.17 Oct 2021
What was last years Telethon total?
Last year, Telethon raised a record $43.6 million for WA's sickest children — bringing the total raised since 1967 to $395 million. Tonight, a $5 million donation from the Federal Government brought tipped the total amount raised over the $400 million mark.16 Oct 2021
How much did Mark McGowan donate to Telethon 2021?
Mark McGowan donated $10 million from the State Government as Telethon achieved a fundraising record of more than $62 million in 2021. West Australians have achieved a record-breaking result for Telethon this year, raising more than $62 million for sick kids.17 Oct 2021
Where does the money go from Telethon?
Since 1968, Telethon has provided more than $36 million in grants to Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) and Perth Children's Hospital for the acquisition of new medical equipment, specialist facilities and research fellowships.
How much was raised at the first Telethon?
United States. In 1949, Milton Berle hosted the first ever telethon, raising $1,100,000 for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation over the course of 16 hours.
Is there a Telethon home this year?
At this point in time, there is no Telethon Home planned for 2020 due to the challenges faced during COVID-19.
How much did the 2021 Telethon home sell for?
It ended up being a whopping $2.5 million. Crown has now donated over $13.1 million to Telethon. The Flight Centre telethonauction.com.au which ran throughout the weekend raised an amazing $103 280.
How much money did Telethon raise in 2021?
Mark McGowan donated $10 million from the State Government as Telethon achieved a fundraising record of more than $62 million in 2021. Telethon 2021 has smashed a fundraising record with more than $62 million raised for sick children.17 Oct 2021
How much did telethon raise in 2021?
Telethon 2021 smashes fundraising record with $48 million raised and half an hour remaining in broadcast. Telethon 2021 has broken its own fundraising record, reaching a whopping $48 million with half an hour remaining in the broadcast. In 2020, Telethon raised a record $46.3 million.17 Oct 2021