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Turning 20 suits Telethon to a T

ven after 20 years, the WBZ-Children's Telethon is still going strong. So strong, in fact, that this year's donations of more than $2.8 million trumped last years record total of $2.5 million.

The event was highlighted by great entertainment, famous visitors, and most important, stories of Children's patients who have faced and handled adversity in their young lives. Among them was Chris Johnson, the 21-year-old brain tumor patient featured in the latest issue of Dream magazine. Chris was interviewed live during the telecast, and talked about how much Children's has meant to him and his family throughout his eight-year illness.

As with last year, the most famous visitors to the hospital were members of the world champion New England Patriots. More than a dozen players spent over two hours visiting patients on the floors and in the Patient Entertainment Center. Singer James Taylor donated his time and talent as well, performing two classic songs for the television audience.

"We had another great Telethon this year," says Vanessa DeMichele, senior manager of Special Events at the Children's Hospital Trust. "In addition to the record fund raising, the patient stories were compelling, our visitors were thrilled to be involved and the entertainment was spectacular. Everything just seemed to come together to make it a great night for the hospital and for all of our patients."

Of the $2.8 million raised, more than $222,000 came from nearly 3,000 pledges during the three-hour Telethon. An auction of donated items such as Patriots season tickets, dinner with two Boston Celtics players, a trip to the Cayman Islands and a skiing trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado raised more than $40,000. The rest of the money came from corporate sponsors.

 

 

 

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