Western Australia's Telethon raises record $101 million for children

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Telethon, a 26-hour fundraising event in Western Australia's 59th year, has raised a record $101,277,705 for children in need.

Telethon, a 26-hour fundraising event held at RAC Arena in Western Australia, has set a new record with total donations of $101,277,705. This marks the 59th year of the annual event, which has now raised in excess of $850 million for Western Australian children since its inception.

Every dollar raised goes directly to dozens of medical and research beneficiaries supporting children and their families. The campaign featured three Little Telethon Stars—Aiden, Olivia and Page—who helped unite the community in giving. A $5 million donation from Telethon Trustees Kerry Stokes and Christine Simpson Stokes took the final tally over the $100 million mark in the closing moments of the broadcast, with Aiden Narsico joining them to announce the result.

Channel 7 Telethon Trust chair Richard Goyder thanked the community for its continued support of children in need. He noted that both community contributions and phone room calls increased on the previous year, reflecting the state's engagement with the cause. Donations came from major philanthropic organisations like the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, which gave $10 million, as well as smaller grassroots fundraisers across Western Australia.

How it is being reported

• Everyday Aussies raise record breaking $100m for sick kids in incredible 2026 TelethonFrom gruelling 24-hour marathons to lemonade stands and cookie dough sales, everyday Western Aussies have once again proven there is no limit to their generosity, digging deep to unite for Telethon.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 14:59
• Everyday Aussies raise record breaking $100m for sick kids in incredible 2026 TelethonFrom gruelling 24-hour marathons to lemonade stands and cookie dough sales, everyday Western Aussies have once again proven there is no limit to their generosity, digging deep to unite for Telethon.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 14:59
• Telethon 2026 reaches record-breaking $101 million after incredible campaignIn its 59th year the iconic 26-hour fundraising event has broken yet another record, with the remarkable generosity of the WA community taking the final tally to an incredible $101 million.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 14:27
• Telethon 2026 reaches record-breaking $101 million after incredible campaignIn its 59th year the iconic 26-hour fundraising event has broken yet another record, with the remarkable generosity of the WA community taking the final tally to an incredible $101 million.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 14:27
• Editorial: Telethon always has and always will be all for the kidsAnother record fundraising amount for Telethon, in this its 59th iteration, underpinned all the way by a proud, happy and incredibly generous State.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 13:56

In this story: Western Australia · Kerry Stokes · Christine Simpson Stokes · Richard Goyder · Aiden Narsico · Stan Perron Charitable Foundation · Channel 7 Telethon Trust · RAC Arena

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