The people of Saskatchewan rang those phones all weekend, helping TeleMiracle to one of its biggest totals in the past five years. A total of $5,630,215 was pledged during the telethon this year, the most since TeleMiracle 42. 

“The generosity of Saskatchewan people is amazing and it showed again this year in their support of TeleMiracle,” said TeleMiracle 45 Chair Brian Angstadt. “Once again, TeleMiracle brought our province together and the impact of these donations will be felt across Saskatchewan during these times when residents need it the most”. 

This year, there was no live audience, with most of the live performances done via remote video. The national cast hosts were in-studio in Saskatoon, with the content pre-recorded over the months leading up to the telethon. 

“Our show Producers did a great job throughout the entire year of planning, working closely with the health authorities and making sure everyone involved with this year’s production followed all the COVID safety guidelines and protocols,” states Angstadt. “We did our best to follow, keep up with and exceed all the COVID safety protocols and guidelines at all times.” 

The money raised by TeleMiracle stays in Saskatchewan and is granted through the Kinsmen Foundation for specialized medical and mobility equipment.  

Since the first TeleMiracle was held in 1977, the province of Saskatchewan has raised $145 million.