Everyday Aussies raise record breaking $100m for sick kids in incredible 2026 Telethon

Key points

• Western Australians have raised a record $100 million for sick children at the 2026 Telethon. Throughout a 26-hour broadcast at RAC Arena, more than 100,000 people took part in events and donations.
• Backyard ultra-marathon runner Phil Gore collected $301,093.40, the highest individual total. Schools across the State also raised money through activities such as discothons, pyjama days and a green slime challenge.
• Healthy Strides held a Moveathon that raised a record $47,409.79.