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Pamela Campbell gave an emotional speech.

TelethonCommentsEmotional poem by Perth mum has Telethon audience in tears

Time stood still for Pamela and Brad Campbell when their bright, cheeky and brave boy Callum died at the age of five in June 2021. 

Rhianna Mitchell

Hundreds packed out Crown Perth on Wednesday morning to honour Telethon’s 147 beneficiaries for 2026.

TelethonCamera IconSEE PICS: Donors, beneficiaries unite to celebrate Telethon

Hundreds packed out Crown Perth on Wednesday morning to honour Telethon’s beneficiaries for 2026 at a special breakfast. SEE THE GALLERY HERE

Little Telethon Stars Xavier Summers, Izzy Miller Jordan Blair and Paige McIlree with Chairman Richard Goyer, Premier Roger Cook and Kerry Stokes as well as former Telethon stars at the Giving Celebration breakfast on Wednesday.

TelethonCommentsTelethon Giving Celebration: How $90m is helping WA kids

Telethon’s Giving Celebration on Wednesday reveals the 147 beneficiaries making West Australian kids’ lives better.

Claire Sadler

5-year-old Izzy Miller proudly ringing the bell to mark the end of her cancer journey.

Telethon CommentsLittle Telethon Star celebrates the end of her cancer battle

There was no denying the sense of pride and joy in Izzy Miller’s eyes as she enthusiastically rang the bell to mark the end of her cancer journey.

Jay Hanna

By simply showing up to a basketball tournament, thousands of Aboriginal children have accessed free health checks they might not have otherwise sought out.

TelethonThe simple basketball game improving Aboriginal kids’ health

A game of basketball is making the crucial link between Aboriginal children and critical health care. 

Brooke Rolfe

For Tallulah, being unable to give her son the security he needed was a heavy burden.

TelethonWhy Tallulah can now give her son the security he deserves

Every mother wants the very best for their child. For Tallulah, being unable to give her son the security she knew he deserved was a heavy weight to carry.

Caitlin Vinci

Millie at 35 days old with parents Samantha and Tim at Perth Children’s Hospital.

Continuity of careCommentsHow Telethon delivers continuity of care for sick babies

Millie was born unable to breathe on her own, but state-of-the-art equipment donated by Telethon has helped her every step of the way and, to her parents’ delight, she is now hitting major milestones.

Katie Hampson

Peyton Flanner, 9, who died in January this year.

Telethon The program helping WA families through unimaginable grief

A Boyup Brook family who lost their beloved nine-year-old to brain cancer in January reflect on the profound impact of a palliative care program which allowed her to spend her final weeks at home.

Rhianna Mitchell

All Stars for Autism Teen Mentoring Program connected mentor Issy Cameron, 16, with mentee Zoe Connell, 12.

TelethonCommentsAll Stars for Autism builds pride, confidence and friendship

All Stars for Autism is a nurturing space where autistic children can learn new skills, form lasting friendships and have fun alongside their peers.

Rhianna Mitchell

13-year-old Jakeb Coleman survived childhood cancer and now gives back by helping fundraise for Telethon.

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Telethon helped save my life, now I’m giving back

My name is Jakeb Coleman, I was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour at just 18-months-old and Telethon helped saved my life.

Jakeb Coleman

Harper Wade has raised $24,000 for Telethon through baking after suffering her own health battle.

TelethonCommentsRaising money for Telethon while fighting own health battles

Even while fighting debilitating health battles of their own, Harper Wade and Emily Barlow found a way to spread a little light through the darkness that seeps into the corridors of Perth Children’s Hospital.

Caitlin Vinci

The Shooting Stars program is helping young girls build rich connections to Country.

TelethonHow Telethon is helping build rich connection to Country

In the sanctuary of nature, away from the busy sounds of metro centres, a group of young girls walk together — laughing, listening, learning — deeply connected to something far bigger than themselves. 

Brooke Rolfe

Madeleine and Daisy Currie met at a Down Syndrome WA play group and have just started high school together.

TelethonHow Down Syndrome WA helped two ‘besties’ find friendship

Madeleine and Daisy don’t like it if you refer to them simply as friends. ‘We’re besties,’ they will correct you with big smiles. Here’s how the two forged a lifelong bond.

Jay Hanna

Jade Reynolds and her five-year-old son Reid are having a pool installed by Telethon beneficiary Build Now Foundation, reducing travel time for therapy.

TelethonCommentsBuilding a much-needed happy place for young survivor Reid

Reid was six-months-old when diagnosed with a treatment-resistant form of brain cancer. Five years later, he has defied all the odds.

Hannah Cross

Leo Piliae pictured at home.

TelethonCommentsThe incredible breakthroughs helping little kids like Leo

Little Leo Piliae was not quite two months old when his parents realised he was struggling to breathe. But it was what happened after his hospital visit that made the real difference.

Bethany Hiatt

Honey Goebel was born with cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome, which only affects around 400 people worldwide.

TelethonA helping hand for little Honey and her loving parents

In-home support from Telethon beneficiary Hannah’s House means Kimese and Jarek Goebel can be more like parents again rather than full-time carers for little Honey, who has an ultra-rare genetic disease.

Claire Sadler

2026 Telethon Home Launch at Youngberry Way, Upper Swan. Fat Cat and Jordan Blair have a go at bricklaying.

Telethon milestoneCommentsPlans for 2026 Telethon home reveal ‘best’ design yet

The progress signals the start of a build that is already tipped to shatter price records for the state’s favourite charity.

Caitlin Vinci

AFL OriginCommentsCornes completes remarkable run all in name of Telethon

Channel 7 expert Kane Cornes has kicked off an incredible AFL Origin weekend with one of the moments of the summer, running from Scarborough to Optus Stadium all in the name of Telethon.

Mitchell Woodcock

Little Telethon Star Izzy with Fat Cat at Optus Stadium for Kane Cornes charity run

AFL State of OriginCommentsOutspoken footy legend running from Scarbs to Optus

Polarising footy figure Kane Cornes will lace them up again for a good cause, tackling a daunting run to raise funds for Telethon and create excitement for the blockbuster AFL State of Origin match. 

Fraser Williams

Monday marks 10 years since 2020 little Telethon star Nora Holly was diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a baby - it’s also the first day of her last year of primary school.

EducationCommentsPremiumTelethon star defies odds for final primary school year

When her eight-month-old baby was paralysed from the neck down after a shock cancer diagnosis, Naomi Holly could barely imagine a future in which her daughter Nora would finish primary school.

Bethany Hiatt

Over the years, Minderoo has been one of Telethon’s biggest supporters, directly contributing $30 million for research and programs that deliver impact where it’s needed most.

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Minderoo philanthropy tackling issues that matter

Western Australians are truly one of a kind: hard-working, pragmatic, and fiercely proud of their roots. The Minderoo Foundation shares that same sense of pride in calling WA home, says John Hartman.

John Hartman

10 year old Toby Jamieson, who has Cockayne Syndrome, was suprised by the Build Now Foundation today. The foundation installed a sun shield for his pool which allows him to swim all year round and also arranged a visit from Santa Clause with gifts from the Home Group Run Club. Michael Wilson

TelethonChristmas comes early for Perth family with sick son

Telethon: Christmas has come early for one Perth family with sick son after Fat Cat and Santa visited their home

Jessica Evensen

Christmas arrived early at Perth Children’s Hospital on Tuesday as the West Coast Eagles traded their football boots for Santa hats.

WA NEWSCommentsEagles join Fat Cat to spread Christmas cheer with sick kids

Christmas arrived early at Perth Children’s Hospital as the West Coast Eagles traded their football boots for Santa hats, to help wrap presents for brave young patients and spread festive cheer.

Hyundai telethon car winners Ken Panici-Allen and Mal Trenfield pictured at Hyundai’s Malaga office on Monday.

WA NewsCommentsTelethon car winners pick up keys to brand new wheels

The two winners were handed the keys to their new 2025 Hyundai i30 sedan N Line’s on Monday morning.

Jessica Evensen