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Autism Speaks Telethon Raises over $371,000

On Saturday March 29, Autism Speaks teamed up with WPTV in West Palm Beach and WTVJ in Miami for the first annual "Autism Speaks Telethon and Auction in South Florida" raising over $371,511 The evening began with the broadcast of the acclaimed documentary "Autism Every Day" and was followed by a live two-hour telethon originating from WPTV studios and simulcast in the Miami market on WTVJ. Hosted by anchor teams from both stations, the telethon, sponsored by AT&T and Chevrolet, raised funds to support Autism Speaks science programs, as well as education and awareness activities across South Florida and around the globe.
View behind the scenes footage from the Telethon
YouTube Video ~ 2 minutes
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