The American Cancer Society-Greater Hazleton’s 45th Annual Telethon is scheduled for Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W. Broad Street, Hazleton.
Area residents are invited and welcome to attend the entertainment portions of the day, as well as the annual fashion show. Very important information on cancer and cancer research will be provided, and we will be highlighting local cancer survivors and their uplifting stories.
The traditional tricky trays and bake sale goods will be making a comeback this year. Please come to the PTPA and buy some of those cakes and cookies and take a look at the tricky trays to see which tickets you’d like to purchase. If you are interested in baking, please contact Nancy at 570-579-8651 for more information.
The telethon will be broadcast live on WYLN TV on Service Electric Cablevision channel 7 and channel 507HD in Hazleton and Mahanoy City, Breezeline Berwick, Pocono, & Schuylkill (channel 7), Service Electric Cable TV & Communications Wilkes-Barre (channels 7 and 512HD), and Pocono Television Network (Blue Ridge Cable channel 734). The telethon can also be viewed over-the-air on VHF Channel 9.1 (Williamsport), UHF Channel 35.1 (Hazleton – HD), and UHF Channel 47.1 (Berwick). It will be livestreamed on the WYLN YouTube channel also.
Anyone interested in becoming a telethon sponsor can email nino.cimino@cancer.org for more information on the 10 levels of sponsorships available.
The all-important phone number to make pledges is 570-459-1212 and there is also another helpful tool, the local website, www.acsmove.org/hazleton. This website means that anyone interested can now donate directly to the American Cancer Society by going to the site in addition to mailing or phoning in a donation. Those interested can also choose to make donations “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” someone, as in the past.
For more information, check the American Cancer Society Greater Hazleton telethon Facebook page as well as the local newspaper.
