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Telethon earns nearly $170K

NANAIMO – Child development centre puts money toward reducing waitlist for children seeking services.

A telethon helped raise nearly $170,000 for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre.

Musicians, dancers and actor Cameron Bright helped entertain volunteers as donations rolled in at the Port Theatre Sunday.

A total of $169,800 was raised during the eight-hour event.

The centre provides programs and services to help children facing developmental or learning disabilities reach their goals. Money raised will be used to reduce the wait-list of children needing services and help pay for programs and services to help youth who attend the centre.

To donate, or for more information, please visit www.nanaimocdc.com.