This Saturday, the 62nd annual Christmas Daddies Telethon is back from 11am to 6pm on CTV.
Some of the local talent on the show include: the Sons of Maxwell, Campbell and Johnston, Classified and many more.
Steve Murphy will return to anchor the telethon with his buddy Scrooge.
Above: Steve Murphy with Art Steeves who’s been on all 61 Christmas Daddies Telethons!
Since 1964, Christmas Daddies has been a proud Maritime tradition, dedicated to bringing joy to less fortunate children during the holiday season.
Above: The Navy Divers after their run.
The show has raised a total of over $40 million dollars since its very humble beginnings when the very first Telethon in 1964 raised $1,500.
Above: My first Christmas Daddies in 1985 and 1986 in Sydney at CJCB-TV.
Last year alone, Christmas Daddies provided food, toys and gifts to over 18,000 children across the Maritimes.
Above: With the legendary Lloyd Robertson in 2004 in Halifax. Trent 5, Drake 9 after the Timbits Jamboree at the Metro Centre.
It’s the day where many people put up their trees, do their Christmas baking or write their Christmas Cards.
Above: 2008 with my wife Roxanne the Executive director.
Above: 2011 with Paul Mennier the special guest with Roxanne and our boys.
On a personal note, I’ve been volunteering for Christmas Daddies since 1985 during my Sydney radio days and continue this year.
Above: One of my many volunteer badges over the years.
My wife Roxanne is also the Executive Director of the telethon since 1999.
For more information click HERE.
-Ian
