June 7, 2012

Vancouver Daze #72: Miracle Weekend x BCCHF x Global BC

Vancouver Daze, Volume 72: 2012 Miracle Weekend telethon at BC Children's Hospital Foundation broadcast live on Global BC on June 3, 2012. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.

Miracle Weekend on Global BC | BC Children's Hospital Foundation

After the A World of Smiles live telethon for BC Children's Hospital Foundation last week, I was pumped.

Miracle Weekend on Global BC | BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Then I hit up their HQ for their year-long fundraising culmination in the two-day long weekend live telethon on Global TV.

Miracle Weekend on Global BC | BC Children's Hospital Foundation

News Hour anchor Chris Gailus hosted the broadcast affair along with many other Global personalities.

Miracle Weekend on Global BC | BC Children's Hospital Foundation

BC Lions mascot Leon the Lion was in tow of the BCCHF bear, among many guests and local celebrities including an earlier visit from the Sedins.

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Sports anchor Jay Durant (left) and Morning News host Sophie Lui (right) reported on the donation hauls, checking in with call takers.

Miracle Weekend on Global BC | BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Senior reporter Jill Krop on a hit from one of the many live stations about the multimedia campaign drive.

Miracle Weekend on Global BC | BC Children's Hospital Foundation

Thousands tuned in to watch live last weekend and pledged, raising $17,939,688 for children's health, care, and service.

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