Telethon breaks record at $77.4m

A record breaking $77,467,775 was raised at WA’s annual Telethon on the weekend -eclipsing the 2022 record of $71.4m. Now that’s massive.

That took the tally to over $600m over its 56 year history, resulting in a massive congaline on stage at RAC Arena last night.

Seven’s mammoth 25 hour live broadcast saw a rollcall of network stars join entertainment, sport, news, community, corporate and political faces.

They included Dr Chris Brown; Sunrise co-hosts Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington; SAS Australia’s Ant Middleton; The Morning Show’s Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies, Better Homes and Gardens’ Charlie Albone; Home and Away favourites including Lynne McGranger, Matt Evans, Juliet Godwin, Stephanie Panozzo, Luke Van Os and Adam Rowland; 7NEWS Spotlight’s Liam Bartlett; and many more.

7NEWS’ Perth team were also out in force, including Susannah Carr, Rick Ardon, Basil Zempilas, Adrian Barich, Ryan Daniels, Matt Tinney, Sam Jolly, Angela Tsun and Tim McMillan.

Seven West Media Chairman, Kerry Stokes, said: “I am incredibly proud of this year’s Telethon Weekend fundraising efforts and the tremendous support and generosity on display from the WA community.

“The year-on-year success of Telethon is thanks to the amazing community participation on show where everyone comes together to help and support children in need, and I am so pleased that Channel 7 has been involved in this most worthy cause since it started in 1968.

“Watching young kids helping and supporting other kids doing it tough inspires us all and is the reason why Telethon is an integral part of the WA community. Together, we’re creating a future filled with hope and opportunity for sick and disadvantaged children,” he said.

“A big thanks to everyone who plays a role in making Telethon a success year after year – from school kids and communities across the State, to generous philanthropists, the business sector and the State and Federal Governments.”

Telethon currently supports 107 children’s charities in Western Australia.

You can donate here.

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