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Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA (AP)
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Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA (AP)
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AP - Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.

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Jerry Lewis’ Telethon Raises $65 Million
Celebrity Gossip, Hollywood gossip, Entertainment News - Anything Hollywood — ... More pics after the skip… The Telethon has been a staple of American culture for a long time.  From the firemen collecting money in their boots to the people who go door to door and collect for the cause, everyone knew what they were collecting for on Labor Day.  Lewis’ health has been deteriorating of late, but he looked in good condition through the 22-hour event.  After, he was thankful for all of the contributions received.  He told reporters , he didn’t expect to set a record this year, with the slow economy.   But the American people came through! Photos: PR Photos ...

Jerry Lewis telethon raises record $65 million to defeat muscular dystrophy
Hot Momma Celebrity Gossip Blog — ... MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of hurricane Gustav, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana. The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said. Lewis also urged viewers to contribute to the Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services. MDA is a nonprofit working to defeat muscular dystrophy and 40 related diseases through research, support services and public health education. Source

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