Children's Miracle Network Telethon on this weekend

The 32nd annual broadcast of The Children's Miracle Network Telethon on WHIO-TV aims to beat $2.3 million record for giving to Dayton Children's on May 31-June 1, 2014.

The program will highlight stories of inspiring children across North America who have faced a variety of medical challenges. Additionally, our coverage will feature unique, local programming that tells the stories of children who have been treated at Dayton's Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

Like all Children's Miracle Network Hospitals fundraisers, funds raised stay local, meaning all the funds donated to Dayton's Telethon will be given to Dayton Children's Hospital. Learn more about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and 30 years of miracles at CMNHospitals.org.

CBS programming will be preempted on Saturday evening and Sunday, into the afternoon.

Saturday, May 31

9-11 p.m. preempting CBS Crimetime Saturday & 48 Hours

These programs will air instead at 1:05 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. Sunday.

Saturday, May 31
11:35 p.m.-1:05 a.m. preempting Castle, Private Practice & 1 run of Glee.
Glee will air at 3:05 a.m.

Sunday, June 1
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. preempting Face the Nation
(this will air in late night at 3:05 a.m.)

12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. preempting The Memorial Tournament, which will air live on 7 Weather Now.

The telethon is hosted by WHIO Channel 7's Cheryl McHenry, Mike Hartsock and K99.1 FM's Nancy Wilson.

"The broadcast truly is a celebration of the children in our care," says Debbie Butner, telethon manager at Dayton Children's.

"The telethon is also an opportunity to thank and recognize our sponsors and donors for their generous support. Their commitment helps us continue to provide the best pediatric care during a child's time of need."

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Supporting the Children's Miracle Network helps ensure children throughout the Miami Valley receive the quality health care they deserve when they are treated at Dayton Children's. Funds raised locally for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals program benefit Dayton Children's.

Volunteers from local businesses that raised money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals man the phone bank. The telethon celebrates the entire year of giving to Dayton Children's and the many individuals, companies, organizations and schools that have raised money to support Dayton Children's will present their gifts. The funds will help purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment and supplies for patient areas, support the Needy Patient Fund, and provide money for specific projects and programs at Dayton Children's.

To make a donation for the Telethon:

Call (888) 746-KIDS
Donate online
Text KIDCARE to 50555 to make a $10 donation

Mail a donation to:
Dayton Children's Hospital
Attn: Telethon
One Children's Plaza
Dayton, OH 45404-1815

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