The 40th IWK Telethon is in the books raising a record-breaking $7,582,999.32!
It was another huge success thanks to Maritimers generosity.
The money will go towards updating equipment, advancing technologies and also research.
The very first IWK Telethon raised $649,000. so, we’ve come a long way over the past four decades.
(Behind the IWK Telethon scenes above with veteran camera operator and my friend J.W. Campbell.)
It was great to see Steve Murphy back as one of the hosts.
(Above: Ian’s wife Roxanne and Steve Murphy.)
There were tributes to the late Frank Cameron, my radio friend, and my fellow Caper friend Bruce Guthro who donated so much of their time to the telethon.
(Above: Frank Cameron and Ian in 2021.)
Both our fellas were born there and had major tune ups in the ’90’s as babies Drake is now 28 and Trent 25 so the IWK is very near and dear to our hearts.
(Above: Roxanne with Drake in 1995 and me with Trent in 1999 at the IWK.)
Congrats to their mom, and my wife, Roxanne Robinson one of producers on the show!
(Above Ian’s wife Roxanne one of the CTV Producers of the 40th IWK Telethon.)
Many months of long hours make the telethon happen; she slept in today for the first time in a while.
So, 7,582,999 thank you’s for helping sick and injured children in the Maritimes.
-Ian
(Credits: Roxanne and Ian Robinson Photos.)
