Frequently Asked Questions of the Christmas Daddies Telethon

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What is Christmas Daddies?
Christmas Daddies is an annual telethon held the first Sunday in December. Check listing and showdate. The telethon is a televised pledge-based variety show broadcast live on CTV. A cast of hundreds - ranging from the very young to the young at heart, volunteer their time to assist in the production. Duties include technical set up, taking phone pledges, running auctions and performing on the show. CTV personalities and well-known guests host the show, and encourage viewers to phone in and make pledges. As well, a large number of individuals, community groups and companies who have initiated their own fundraising efforts appear on the telethon to make cheque presentations.

Who founded Christmas Daddies?
Read the whole story about the history of the Christmas Daddies.

Where is Christmas Daddies?
You can contact the Halifax office (for inquiries about the Mainland Nova Scotia telethon), the Moncton office (for inquiries about New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island telethon), and the Sydney office (for inquiries about the Cape Breton telethon). All other and general inquiries may be directed to the main Christmas Daddies Administration office.

How do I apply for Christmas Daddies assistance?
Toys and gifts are distributed by The Salvation Army. Contact your local branch of the The Salvation Army.

Please note: Toys and gifts from Christmas Daddies are distributed by The Salvation Army. Vouchers are no longer sent.

Contact your local Salvation Army listed in the white pages or visit their parent website, http://www.SalvationArmy.ca/

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When is the Christmas Daddies Telethon?
The Christmas Daddies Telethon is held the first Sunday in December each year. For a detailed breakdown by area, station, and time check listing and showdate.

Can I volunteer for the Christmas Daddies Telethon?
Christmas Daddies Telethon volunteers are staff of CTV, their family members and friends. The general public can assist the telethon by raising funds and coming on-air to present their cheque. Contact us if you would like to make a cheque presentation during the telethon.

What celebrities are appearing on this years telethon?
This year's celebrities are yet to be confirmed.

How can I perform on the Christmas Daddies Telethon?
Talent Applications are available in September each year. Deadline for applications is the Tuesday after the Thanksgiving weekend, for more details click here.

How much money does the Christmas Daddies Telethon raise?
The Christmas Daddies Telethon has raised $24 million since 1964. For more details and total amounts raised per year, as well as a breakdown by region, please see the Amounts Raised page in the history section.

"What fundraising events are organized throughout the year?
Check our News & Events page for the lastest listings. In previous years the Christmas Daddies Association of Halifax held additional fundraisers such as a Spring Fashion Show, a Black Tie Dinner & Auction and an Annual Golf Tournament. It has been decided to concentrate efforts on the telethon, and these events no longer take place. However, some groups such as Big Leagues Beverage Room and the Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic) hold fundraising events on our behalf throughout the year. If you wish to hold such an event yourself, please contact your local Christmas Daddies office for permission.

How can I honour my Christmas Daddies pledge?
Pledges can be honoured at any branch of the Royal Bank (RBC branch locator) from December 1^st-January 31^st each year. Donations can be made on the website from mid November to the end of December using your VISA or Mastercard. Click here to donate now.

Cheques or money orders can be mailed at anytime to the following offices:

       1. Mainland Nova Scotia
       2. Cape Breton
       3. New Brunswick
       4. Prince Edward Island

Are charitable tax receipts sent?
Charitable tax receipts are issued by the Salvation Army and mailed in mid February each year. For more details about The Salvation Amy click here

How can I donate an auction item?
For more information on how to donate an item for auction, please visit our auction page.

Why is the Telethon broadcast different in Cape Breton than the show on Mainland NS, NB & PEI?
There are two programs that broadcast simultaneously on CTV because the staff of CTV their family members and friends donate their time to produce the telethon. Viewers on Mainland Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island as well as viewers across Canada watching on StarChoice and Bell ExpressVu watch the programme originating from the CTV studios in Halifax with live segments from the CTV studios in Moncton. The staff & family of the CTV station in Sydney produce a programme broadcast to Cape Breton Island. Both shows celebrate the roots of the Telethon and showcase great Maritime talent from around the region. For a detailed breakdown by area, station, and time, check listings

Is there a live studio audience for the Christmas Daddies telethon?
Sorry but we are no longer able to accommodate a studio audience, please watch the show live on CTV... check listing.

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact the main Christmas Daddies office from September to the end of March.