“The generosity of Saskatchewan people is amazing and it showed again this year in their support of TeleMiracle,” said TeleMiracle 45 board 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.” Last spring, the world changed and TeleMiracle 45 changed along with it. Its new format blended old traditions with new technology. This year’s final tote board total included the proceeds of TeleMiracle’s first-ever online 50-50 draw, which generated total tickets sales of $726,120, with the winner taking home half of the jackpot.
Telemiracle wrapped up its 45th edition at 5 p.m. Sunday in Saskatoon - a telethon like none ever seen in Telemiracle’s history. Despite changes and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the . . .
SASKATOON TeleMiracle 45 kicked off Saturday night and despite a pandemic, the phones rang loud and donations poured in. “As we speak right now the event is going very well. We’re amazed every year how much Saskatchewan gives,” said Kinsmen Kinettes Telemiracle 45 Chair Brian Angstadt. The 20-hour telethon featured Saskatchewan talent from across the province hosted by Andrea Menard, Brad Johner, and Beverley Mahood. Several people within the Saskatchewan community popped into the show including Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo. “On behalf of Laura, myself and the Rider program we are going to donate $287.” Estevan-born Chris Henderson took the stage as well as Jess Moskaluke from Langenburg, who sang her hit Country Girls.
The broadcast featured no live audience this year with most live appearances by remote video. National cast hosts were live in-studio, with physical distancing in-place. One of the many highlights of this year’s show were the 75 talented Saskatchewan performers who appeared on throughout the telethon and on the Countdown to TeleMiracle pre-show, streamed live on at telemiracle.com. Not only did these acts showcase the breadth of talent from every corner of the province, they also raised money for the telethon – which was once again matched by Nutrien, who presented their donation of $100,000 live by remote video just before the end of the broadcast.