The 60th Annual Christmas Daddies Telethon nets over $600,000 for children in need
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The 60th Annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its Maritime traditions on Saturday, showcasing various Maritime talents throughout the seven-hour show.
The 60th Annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its Maritime traditions on Saturday, showcasing various Maritime talents throughout the seven-hour show.
The Christmas Daddies Telethon is a volunteer effort produced by the staff of CTV Atlantic, their family members, and friends. The broadcast time is donated by CTV.
The 60th Annual Christmas Daddies Telethon has collaborated with The Salvation Army to help distribute food, tows, and gifts throughout the holiday season to help with increased demand and support.
With the help of donations from generous Maritimers, the telethon raised a total of $602,000 by the end of the broadcast at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
With funds being raised for the IWK, Maritimers had the chance to call in and donate, as well as bid in an auction filled with numerous pieces of memorabilia.
Some of that memorabilia included a Taylor Swift signed guitar, a signed Toronto Raptors jersey, and several yearly trophies auctioned off at Christmas Daddies every year.
The Christmas Daddies telethon continues to gather donations through their website even after the telethon, with 50/50 tickets selling until midnight on Monday, and winners drawn on Wednesday.
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