Western Australia's Telethon reaches record donations from major firms
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
Major companies including Chevron and Rio Tinto have made large donations to Western Australia's Telethon charity fundraiser, which has reached a new record total.
Western Australia's Telethon has reached a new record total, boosted by major donations from the State's business and political elite. Chevron contributed $1.5 million while Rio Tinto made a $5.5 million donation, with both companies' leaders speaking about their personal connections to the charity's work.
Chevron's Deanne Renting described how her own son, Oscar, aged ten, had benefited from Telethon Speech and Hearing checks in the remote community of Onslow. She said the services had helped him build confidence at school and enabled him to finish pre-primary with a merit award. Rio Tinto's iron ore boss Matthew Holcz praised his workforce for volunteering in call rooms and supporting the fundraiser, noting that one Telethon star, Olivia Street, has a mother who works for the company.
Premier Roger Cook attended the event to meet with the young Telethon stars. The donations demonstrate how Telethon reaches remote corners of Western Australia, where accessing health services is otherwise difficult.
How it is being reported
- Telethon’s big spenders prove kindness is priceless as they reveal personal connectionsThe State’s business and political elite put a personal touch on some huge cheques that helped Telethon soar to a new record total.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 14:39
- Telethon’s big spenders prove kindness is priceless as they reveal personal connectionsThe State’s business and political elite put a personal touch on some huge cheques that helped Telethon soar to a new record total.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 14:39
In this story: Telethon · Chevron · Rio Tinto · Western Australia · Deanne Renting · Matthew Holcz · Roger Cook
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