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In 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.
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WA raises record-breaking $100 million for Telethon 2026

In 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.

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