Yes telethon  2009 is here  and the celebrities’ will be doing their crazy bits again, just for charity .

I will be heading  down to the studios to take some calls  and doing my bit, but i am sure they will be celebrity’s doing  weird and crazy stuff as usual  all in the name of charity. You will definitely see a few of them  with their hair off and shiny round heads  just for charity.

Mr Rudd fronted the charity event, which is in its 42nd year, after a community cabinet meeting in Geraldton on Thursday and a trip to Broome on Friday, despite being diagnosed with the ailment this week.
Gallery: See the stars here for Telethon

The State Government is also donating $250,000.

Telethon 2009

As usual Telethon 2009 is sponsored and held by channel 7 Perth

Telethon Official Website — > http://www.telethon.7perth.com.au/

What is telethon ?

Telethon is a registered childrens charitable trust dedicated to raising funds to improve the lives of children and young people throughout Western Australia. Since its inception, Telethon has raised over $87 million and provided much needed financial assistance to a significant number of charitable organisations, children’s hospitals and research/medical facilities in Western Australia.

Some of the iconic Telethon events and projects include The Lexus Telethon Ball, HBF Telethon Toddle, The Telethon Kids Carnival, Telethon Big Breakfast, Telethon Seniors Concert, Fat Cat Dolls, Telethon Viva Photo Album, Telethon Movie Days and many more. A new range of events and projects are established for Telethon each year.

The charity has received long standing support from leading Western Australian companies such as the JWH Group, which builds the Telethon homes, the Satterley Group and Mirvac Fini, suppliers of the land on which the 2009 Regional and Metropolitan homes are built.

BankWest supports Telethon through its service centres which facilitate the collection of donations after the Telethon weekend. Lexus of Perth sponsor the annual Lexus Telethon Ball, HBF and Toyota respectively, sponsor the HBF Telethon Toddle and the In Touch with Telethon promotions.

HOW TO DONATE FOR TELETHON 2009

Donate now

Donating to Telethon is quick and easy to do – simply choose from one of the following options. Once you have made a donation, a receipt will be issued to you.

DONATE BY Phone – CALL 1300 737 507

Donate Online Securely

Donate by Credit Card during the Telethon Weekend & win one of 7 Toshiba 42 inch HD LCDTVs or one of 7 Toshiba Satellite mini notebooks!

Donate by Mail
Mail your cheque or money order to: PO Box 50, Tuart Hill, WA 6939

WIN A CAR IN THE TELETHON RAFFLE!

TELETHON WEEKEND SUZUKI GIVEAWAY WITH THE SUNDAY TIMES

The Perth Convention Exhibition Centre enables Telethon to bring the fun and excitement to Perth families by providing the venue for the television broadcast, the Beneficiaries Expo, and the Kids’ Carnival. Staging Connections and Perth Expo Hire provide an enormous amount of infrastructure and facilities for the Telethon weekend. The Sunday Times provides editorial support, as well as turning over their entire call centre and information technology department to receive the thousands of telephone donations that come in over the weekend.

FROM  — WIKIPEDIA

A telethon is a fundraising event broadcast on television that lasts many hours or even days, the purpose of which is to raise money for a charitable, political, or other allegedly worthy cause. Correspondingly, the term is a portmanteau of “television” and “marathon“.

Telethon Weekend 2009

The Telethon Weekend live 25-hour charity appeal is held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.

It is televised on the Channel 7 Network and on the Golden West Network throughout Regional WA. National Channel 7 Network personalities and leading Australian musicians and performers make regular appearances and performances during the program. The Weekend is a celebration of the dedication and commitment of thousands of Western Australians who support Telethon each year.

TELETHON PHOTOS

George Houvardas and Jessica McNamee 1968

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman

TELETHON EVENTS 2009

October 2009

3rd & 4th October – Telethon Weekend

The Telethon Weekend live 26-hour appeal will be held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre and televised on the Channel 7 Network and the Golden West Network. The opening and closing shows of Telethon are not to be …
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3rd October – Lexus of Perth Ball

Lexus of Perth is proud to once again to sponsor the Telethon Ball on Saturday October 3 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. Last year’s event was acclaimed as one of the top social events of the year and this year will be no exception. …
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3rd & 4th October – Telethon Bank of Queensland Kids Carnival

The Telethon Bank of Queensland Kids Carnival will be one huge party for children and families held during the Telethon Weekend in Pavilion 3 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. Opening times are Saturday 10am until 5pm and Sunday 9am until 5pm. …
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3rd & 4th October – Beneficiaries Expo

The Telethon Beneficiaries Expo will be held on level 2 at the PCEC. See how the funds from Telethon are distributed to support the vital work of Telethon’s beneficiaries for the health and wellbeing of children in Western Australia. …
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3rd & 4th October – Brownes Telethon Celebrity Kitchen

Join Chef Dale Sniffen and your favourite Channel 7 celebrities at the Brownes Celebrity Kitchen where they will be cooking up a storm for Telethon. It’s on the Telethon Weekend October 3 and 4 in the Kids Carnival at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre located in Pavilion …
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4th October – Centro Galleria Sunday Trade for Telethon

Centro Galleria will be open for Telethon on the Telethon Weekend, Sunday 4th October. Grab a bargain; see your favourite Channel 7 personalities and Australia’s leading musicians performing throughout the day. More information is found in the promotional video.
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4th October – Bunbury Forum Open Day for Telethon

Bunbury Forum will be open for Telethon on Sunday 4th October. Grab a bargain, see your favourite personalities from GWN and Channel 7 and enjoy fundraising activities all day long for Telethon. Plus check out Dooper Dog appearing on the day!
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10th October – Mainy Tribute Match for Telethon

AFL Footy legends from all over Australia will pull on the boots again in honour of Eagles favourite, Chris Mainwaring.  So far, over 40 former Eagles and other AFL stars have signed up for the match which will mark the second anniversary of the death of one of WA’s most popular footballers. …
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10th October – Mix 94.5 Grand Mascot Race for Telethon

In 2008 it was the race that brought Perth CBD to a stand still..They were all big footed . mostly furry. AND they all ran FOR THEIR LIVES! And in 2009 its back..mix94.5′S GRAND MASCOT RACE   This year the race will be held in front of a crowd of 30,000+ people on Subiaco Oval at the …
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10th October – Community Fundraiser

Spring in the Valley presents Lounge in the ValleyFeaturing the Hoodoo Gurus & Bob Evans at Houghton Whilst you are attending this wonderful weekend at Houghton winery, you will be able to visit the Houghton Gallery where the “Tender Spring and Australian Scapes” Exhibition is being held in …
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