NSW: Australians pledged more than $20.5 million in telethon

AAP General News (Australia)
02-13-2009
NSW: Australians pledged more than $20.5 million in telethon

Australians have pledged more than 20 million dollars for the Red Cross Bushfire appeal
during the Nine Network's Telethon .. bringing the total raised to more than 77 million
dollars.

A host of celebrities turned out to raise money .. to help the fire-ravaged communities
rebuild their lives.

The network says the Australia Unites telethon raised 21 million .. 502-thousand-485
dollars and featured politicians .. musicians .. actors and sports stars.

The weekend fires have killed at least 181 people and destroyed more than a thousand homes.

Donations can be made by phoning 1800 811 700 or www.redcross.org.au

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KEYWORD: BUSHFIRES VIC TELETHO (SYDNEY)

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