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Lewis telethon raises record $65 million
Tuesday, September 02, 2008 | No comments posted.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
This year’s 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of the hurricane, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana.
The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said.
Lewis also urged viewers to contribute to the Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services.
The 2008 haul for the 43rd annual fundraising blitz was $1.2 million more than last year’s total.
Lewis said he was prepared not to exceed the 2007 number because of the sluggish economy.
This year’s 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of the hurricane, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana.
The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said.
Lewis also urged viewers to contribute to the Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services.
The 2008 haul for the 43rd annual fundraising blitz was $1.2 million more than last year’s total.
Lewis said he was prepared not to exceed the 2007 number because of the sluggish economy.
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