Telethon 2024 has raised a record $83,264,216 for sick, disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
Seven broadcast the 26-hour live event at RAC Arena with a rollcall of network talent and entertainment acts including Guy Sebastian, Human Nature, Vanessa Amorosi, Samantha Jade, Rob Mills, and Rove McManus.
Stars included 7NEWS Perth team of Susannah Carr, Adrian Barich, Ryan Daniels, Charlotte Goodlet, Matt Tinney, Samantha Jolly, Angela Tsun and Tim McMillan; Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington from Sunrise; Larry Emdur from The Chase Australia and The Morning Show; Kylie Gillies from The Morning Show; Shane Crawford, Ben Cousins and Ant Middleton from Dancing With The Stars; Johanna Griggs, Dr Harry Cooper and Charlie Albone from Better Homes and Gardens; 7AFL’s Abbey Holmes and Luke Hodge; and Home and Away’s Ada Nicodemou, James Stewart and Matt Evans.
Seven West Media Chair and Telethon Trustee, Kerry Stokes said: “Telethon provided vital support to children in need but also united the State in a celebration of kindness and hope.
“Every year, it’s about children using their own pocket money or fundraising to help other children. Telethon is a community-driven initiative that inspires generosity, and it is very special to West Australians and has been for more than half a century.”
Seven West Media WA CEO and Telethon Trustee, Maryna Fewster, said, “Every dollar raised during Telethon 2024 will go towards making a real difference in the lives of children facing health challenges across our state.”
Since 1968 Telethon has now raised over $688 million, becoming the largest charity fundraiser of its kind in the world.
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