Treadmills, discos, and generosity is how everyday people and corporate giants got Telethon’s $100m milestone

Key points

• Telethon has raised a record $101,277,705 for sick West Australian children, passing $100 million for the first time. Call centre donations rose 10 per cent on last year, and community fundraising jumped 20 per cent.
• The Premier handed over an $18 million cheque, the largest WA contribution on record. Schools, firefighters and individuals also raised funds through events and endurance challenges.
• Organisers say next year's 60th anniversary event will aim for $1 billion in total funds raised since the first Telethon.