Labor Day Telethon Airs On KPRC
Lewis Encourages Donations to Salvation Army
Muscular Dystrophy Association national chairman and telethon host Jerry Lewis used his Labor Day Telethon to encourage viewers to donate to the Salvation Army to assist families affected by Gustav.Lewis, 82, asked viewers of his 43rd Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon to not only make a donation to the Telethon, but also to make a donation to the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services.Lewis also asked those families registered with MDA who evacuated from their homes due to Gustav to seek out MDA services wherever they end up.Families in the area can find an MDA office by calling (800) 572-1717 from a landline.Donations to the Salvation Army can be made to www.salvationarmy.org and (800) SAL-ARMY.Lewis has starred in the telethon for all of its 43-year history. He's dedicated much of his life to MDA's mission to defeat progressive and often fatal neuromuscular illnesses through programs of research and medical services.Longtime participant Ed McMahon shared hosting duties with such celebrities as Tony Orlando and "Access Hollywood" host Nancy O'Dell. Performers included Celine Dion, 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock and Reba McEntire.The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency working to eliminate the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, comprehensive services and health education. MDA programs are funded almost entirely by individual contributors.- Online Auction: Bid On Auction Items
- Donate Online
- To donate by phone, call 713-278-2008 or 800-790-0549
- For more information about MDA: Call 713-522-3941 or 888-522-3941 MDA Telethon Web Site
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