The Variety Show of Hearts telethon raised $6,671,138 for B.C. children, and there’s still time to donate.
The telethon took place at the Hard Rock Casino Theatre in Coquitlam and featured live performances from the Royal City Musical Theatre production of “Annie;” “Shrek The Musical;” “The Dog Song;” and “Freshh.”
Video: Magic Moments from this year’s telethon
Last year’s telethon raised more than $7.1 million for children with special needs in B.C.
The first telethon was staged in October 1966 and raised $60,000. The Show of Hearts is the longest running telethon in Canada.
Every year, Variety gives grants for medical emergencies, therapies, specialized equipment, drug prescriptions and out-of-town accommodation and travel costs.
To donate to Variety, click here or call 310.KIDS (5437). Phone lines will remain open until 7 p.m. Sunday.
Help us spread the word on twitter by using the hashtag is #SOH2014
Follow our live blog for the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon here
Programming Schedule
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
7:00pm – 9:00pm
MusiCares Tribute to Barbra Streisand
9:00pm – 12:00am
Elton John: In Concert
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
12:00am – 5:00am
Encore Performances of MusiCares Tribute to Barbra Streisand and Elton John: In Concert
5:00am – 7:00am
Adele: Live From the Artist’s Den
7:00am – 9:10am
Global BC Sunday Morning News
9:10am – 11:00am
Cirque Du Soleil: Journey of Man
11:00am – 1:00pm
Mumford and Sons – Live from the Artist’s Den
1pm – 5:30 pm
A MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
Meet the kids featured at this year’s telethon:
Gabriel
Jessica
Oliver and Elliot
Bronson
Alistair
Isla
Nathan
Brendan
Angel
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