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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== 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". Format The format of a telethon usually consists of performances by singers, musicians, comedians, or other entertainers interspersed with pitches for donations. Typically the program is staged on a set containing volunteer telephone operators, a stage, a tote board that displays the amount of money raised, a band, and a studio audience.
2. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 1/1 THE UNITED STATES In the United States, telethons are held for various charities; best known among them is the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, staged each Labor Day to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Associations. In the past, other charities such as the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network produced telethons on a nationwide or regional basis. Public radio and television stations, such as those affiliated with National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, as well as unaffiliated non-commercial radio stations such as WFMU, produce annual pledge drives which are similar in format to telethons, but instead use brief breaks between regular programs to appeal for funds. Trinity Broadcasting Network, a religious television network, hosts non-stop, week-long, semi-annual telethons called "Praise-a-Thons". 3. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 1/2 THE UNITED STATES The Christian Broadcasting Network/The 700 Club stages a modified form of a telethon twice a
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3. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 1/2 THE UNITED STATES The Christian Broadcasting Network/The 700 Club stages a modified form of a telethon twice a year, which runs for approximately one week but is shown for only an hour or so each day. (In its early days, CBN's telethons were of the more traditional round-the-clock form. this format ended when the ministry sold its Family Channel, which no longer gave it access to a round-the-clock outlet for such telethons.) In 1972, the Democratic Party even held a one-time telethon to help it erase a multi-million dollar debt (This may have provided the inspiration for the 1979 film comedy Americathon, where a telethon is held to prevent national bankruptcy). The telethon idea was created and promoted by John Y. Brown, Jr., the businessman who built Kentucky Fried Chicken into a worldwide chain and later became governor of Kentucky. Local telethons, once a common fixture in nearly every major city in the United States, are now rare but still found in a handful of cities.
4. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 2 CANADA In Saskatchewan, the Kinsmen Foundationputs ona 20-hour telethon, known as Telemiracle. Since its inceptionin 1977, Telemiracle has raisedover $73 million, including $5.6 millionin the 2007 edition, held in Saskatoon. 5. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 3/1 Europe
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5. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 3/1 Europe THE UNITED KINGDOM In the United Kingdom, regular telethons are held for charitable groups such as Comic Relief's Red Nose Day and Sport Relief, and the BBC's Children in Need. These are highlights every year, with millions of pounds sterling raised to support various charities. They usually include music artists, sketches, and other various sections, usually with quite a few videos in between each section or song to promote the charity that money is being raised for - usually children in either Africa or the United Kingdom. IRELAND In Ireland the RTÉ People in Need Telethon has been held roughly every 2 years in May, since 1988, although there was no Telethon in 2003 due to Special Olympics and the sponsorship/volunteering needed, and it was moved to October 26 in 2007. During the last Telethon in 2004, over 4,000 fundraising events were organised by people nationwide, and proceeds were subsequently distributed to almost 760 projects in the 26 counties. Since its inception in 1988, over €35 million has been raised by the People in Need through the RTÉ People in Need Telethon, supporting a wide variety of charitable organisations nationwide. Eight Telethons have been held to date and over €35 million has been distributed in grants, ranging from €150 to €50,000, to thousands of organisations throughout Ireland. Grant applications are assessed by advisory committees in each region before final approval by the Board of Directors of the Trust. Money raised in each county, stays in each county.
6. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 3/2 FRANCE In France, since 1987, an annual Téléthon, for the muscular dystrophy charity in France, l'Association Française contre les Myopathies, has been held by France 2 and France 3 on the first or second weekend in December, with the support of France 3 and France 5, and the public radio networks (France Inter, France Info, France Bleu). Several events are organized all
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6. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 3/2 FRANCE In France, since 1987, an annual Téléthon, for the muscular dystrophy charity in France, l'Association Française contre les Myopathies, has been held by France 2 and France 3 on the first or second weekend in December, with the support of France 3 and France 5, and the public radio networks (France Inter, France Info, France Bleu). Several events are organized all around France. Donations are made by telephone, Minitel or at the Téléthon's website (http://www.telethon.fr/). The 2006 edition earned €101,472,581 (US$136,389,286) in pledges.
7. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 3/3 ITALY In Italy, Telethon is also held in December, and in 2006 was on the 15th December. By 18th December, donors had raised €30,740,000 for research into cures for genetic diseases. ISRAEL In Israel, for many years an annual telethon has been held for those serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). A telethon is called teletrom in Hebrew (Hebrew " ,)טלתרוםtrom" meaning donate. Telethons have also been held for endangered children on Israeli Channel 2; the broadcast is called "Yom Tov" (Hebrew " ,)"יום טובmeaning "Good Day" in English. Telethons in Israel usually earn high ratings but have come under criticism for over commercialism. CATALONIA In Catalonia, public television broadcaster Televisió de Catalunya broadcasts an annual telethon for several diseases. In 2004, it raised 8,712,000 euros for cancer research.
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8. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 4 CHILE In December of most years since 1978, the major Chilean television networks have held a 27-hour telethon (known locally as "Teletón") to raise funds to help children with developmental disabilities (most commonly cerebral palsy) in Instituto de Rehabilitación Infantil ("Infant Rehabilitation Institute") centers. Since the telethon started, more than USD 286 million has been raised (including a record of more than US$26 million in the 2007 event on November 30 - December 1, 2007) and nine rehabilitation centers have been constructed. During the annual event, local and worldwide stars participate in live events around the country. The Chilean telethon host has always been Mario Kreutzberger, also known as Don Francisco, who is the symbol of "La Teletón" in Chile. In Chile, the telethon is an event of national unity and is proportionally, the most widely watched telethon in the world.' There is also a local telethon running, the Days for the Disabled Magellanic Children (Jornadas por el Niño Impedido Magallánico), to raise funds to help disabled children of the Magallanes and Última Esperanza provinces, in an effort led by the local Lions Club. The 2006 Days raised US$ 515,000.
9. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 5 HONDURAS In December of every year since 1987 all television networks have held a 27-hour telethon to raise funds to help children with disabilities in the called "Fundación Teleton" (Telethon Foundation) under the leadership of Mr. Rafael Ferrari (a successful businessman and sportsman). Many international artists, TV Presenters and Journalists are invited. Grupo Taca provides free transportation for these international invitees. Local banks provide free-service 24-hour open office during the Telethon. Most of the important business corporations, many government institutions and people donate money. Some institutions provide donations of their employees through payroll deductions. Thanks to these yearly telethons, many special care centers have been built in different locations of Honduras.
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9. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 5 HONDURAS In December of every year since 1987 all television networks have held a 27-hour telethon to raise funds to help children with disabilities in the called "Fundación Teleton" (Telethon Foundation) under the leadership of Mr. Rafael Ferrari (a successful businessman and sportsman). Many international artists, TV Presenters and Journalists are invited. Grupo Taca provides free transportation for these international invitees. Local banks provide free-service 24-hour open office during the Telethon. Most of the important business corporations, many government institutions and people donate money. Some institutions provide donations of their employees through payroll deductions. Thanks to these yearly telethons, many special care centers have been built in different locations of Honduras.
10. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 6
MEXICO Like Chile and Honduras in December of every year since 1997 the Mexican Television network Televisa with all the media networks except TV Azteca has held a 24-hour telethon with the purpose to raise funds to help children with disabilities. The event is organized by the "Fundación Teletón". During the transmission of the event many Mexican media personalities show testimonies of children and their families who overcame their disabilities. 11. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 7
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11. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 7 ASIA JAPAN In Japan, Nippon Television hosts its annual telethon titled 24 Hour Television, Love Saves the Earth (24 , Niju-yojikan Terebi Ai wa Chikyuu wo Sukuu) in August. Started in 1979, its objective is to raise funds for various charities that aid the sick, the handicapped, victims of war and natural disasters around the world and environmental programmes. Every year, during the live broadcast, a popular television personality attempts to run a 100 km marathon for this worthy cause. Despite its title, the telethon runs for approximately 27 hours.
12. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 8 AUSTRALIA VICTORIA The Good Friday Appeal telethon is run for the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne on Good Friday every year. It is the largest telethon in Australia and airs across Victoria all day on HSV-7 and Prime Television. It also has a print and radio component via Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper as well as radio station Mix 101.1 (formally 3DB and TTFM). In 2007 the radio partner was Southern Cross Broadcasting. The event has become a part of Melbourne culture every year, and continues to bring in record fund raising efforts across the entire state. WESTERN AUSTRALIA Main article: Channel Seven Perth Telethon In Western Australia, an annual telethon is run by TVW, a Seven Network affiliate in Perth, Western Australia for the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, the Telethon Institute for
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12. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 8 AUSTRALIA VICTORIA The Good Friday Appeal telethon is run for the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne on Good Friday every year. It is the largest telethon in Australia and airs across Victoria all day on HSV-7 and Prime Television. It also has a print and radio component via Melbourne's Herald Sun newspaper as well as radio station Mix 101.1 (formally 3DB and TTFM). In 2007 the radio partner was Southern Cross Broadcasting. The event has become a part of Melbourne culture every year, and continues to bring in record fund raising efforts across the entire state. WESTERN AUSTRALIA Main article: Channel Seven Perth Telethon In Western Australia, an annual telethon is run by TVW, a Seven Network affiliate in Perth, Western Australia for the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and the Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre. In 2007, the event raised more than $6.5 million (AUD), double the previously record amount of $3 million. The Perth telethon is regarded as the worlds most successful telethon per capita any where in the world.
13. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 9 NEW ZEALAND Telethon was run in New Zealand during the 1970's and 1980's up to 1990 by TVNZ. The fundraiser would take place in regions around New Zealand with coverage being shown on TV1, viewers would be shown coverage of the Telethon nearest their location, however smaller regions would typically see coverage of the Telethon in one of the main centers (Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin). Since Telethon ceased on New Zealand Television, some regional stations have operated their own local Telethon.
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13. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 9 NEW ZEALAND Telethon was run in New Zealand during the 1970's and 1980's up to 1990 by TVNZ. The fundraiser would take place in regions around New Zealand with coverage being shown on TV1, viewers would be shown coverage of the Telethon nearest their location, however smaller regions would typically see coverage of the Telethon in one of the main centers (Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin). Since Telethon ceased on New Zealand Television, some regional stations have operated their own local Telethon.
14. Telethon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exercises by Michael A. Riccioli - 2007 http://donate.telethon.fr/ ===================================== Example 10 ARMENIA For the past 9 years, Armenia Fund has held an annual international Telethon broadcast to all major U.S. cities and across the globe. The 12-hour live program is able to raise millions for humanitarian and infrastructure development programs in Armenia and Karabakh. The annual telethon is held on Thanksgiving every year. TSUNAMI The 2004 Asian Tsunami also led to telethons being held in countries such as Canada (CTV and OmniTV), United States (NBC) and Australia (a joint telecast between the Seven Network, Nine Network and Network Ten).
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