What is Christmas Daddies?

Christmas Daddies is an annual telethon held the first Sunday in December. The telethon is a televised pledge-based variety show broadcast live on CTV and /A\. The program is a volunteer effort of the staff of CTV Atlantic and the station provides the airtime and equipment to make the production possible. A cast of hundreds - 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 and /A\ personalities and special 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.  To read the story of how Christmas Daddies was started click here.