VANCOUVER – The Variety Show of Hearts Telethon 2015 takes place Feb. 14 – 15.
This will be the 49th year of the telethon, which raises millions of dollars for children with special needs in B.C., and presents heart-warming stories of children from across the province.
Every year, Variety gives grants for medical emergencies, therapies, specialized equipment, drug prescriptions and out-of-town accommodation and travel costs.
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A sneak peak at this year’s Variety show includes concerts from Elton John and Sheryl Crow. The telethon will be broadcast from 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, on Global BC and Global Okanagan.
To donate during the live show, you can call 310-KIDS (5437). You can also donate online.
Last year the telethon raised $6,671,138. It 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.”
The first telethon was staged in October 1966 and raised $60,000. The Show of Hearts is the longest running telethon in Canada.
Enter the car giveaway contest:
- To enter: http://www.variety.bc.ca/events/_entry/CarGiveaway
- Rules & Regulations: http://www.variety.bc.ca/car-giveaway-rules-and-regulations
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