Today we are having a telethon for children here.

@marguicha (230350)
Chile
December 4, 2021 6:37am CST
Today and during 40 years, we have a telethon for handicapped children here. It started 40 years ago with Don Francisco as the head of the team . Every year the amount of money reached is bigger and children are helped all through the country. Even children from other South American countries are now helped. Many singers and people from the media from all parts of the world have helped along the years. I watch the TV after I give some money. Now it is easier as I can transfer it from my laptop. Years ago, I had to go to the Bank, but I still did it (along with lots of people). The telethon not only has helped directly with the children. New laws have come and now apartments have to have a ramp for wheelchairs and the street crossings cannot be made with stairs but only with ramps. There“s not a single person here who is not thankful for this man who could just stayed doing his job and getting rich with it but chose to help and had the means and the connections to do so.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
4 Dec 21
Don Francisco is a heaven-sent to make those handicapped kids be happy
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
4 Dec 21
He is. And he never forgot to do his share here, even when he was working at the US for a giant show.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
4 Dec 21
@Nakitakona I never much cared for his show, but I have great respect for him as a human being.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
4 Dec 21
@marguicha He will truly be blessed for such great love for the children with disabilities for great entertainment.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
5 Dec 21
That sounds wonderful. Jerry Lewis (an American comedian and actor) used to hold a telethon every year for kids too.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
5 Dec 21
Don Francisco got the idea from Jerry Lewis.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
6 Dec 21
@marguicha Interesting. I didn't know that.
@askme123 (6223)
4 Dec 21
That is very good of you.Charity goes along way and you will receive blessings in return
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
4 Dec 21
We now have the means to help even poor children who live in far parts of the country. The children are brought with family and taken care of all the time it is needed.
@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Dec 21
Glad it has helped a lot
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
4 Dec 21
We have had it for 40 years.
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