The 62nd annual Christmas Daddies Telethon continued its proud Maritime tradition, raising money for children in need on Saturday. With the help of many generous donors, the telethon raised more than $751,000 by the end of the broadcast at 6 p.m. Saturday, with a promise of more to come before donations close on Monday. The broadcast was kicked off by CTV’s Steve Murphy and Crystal Garrett in Halifax at 11 a.m. They were joined by co-hosts in Moncton, Charlottetown and Cape Breton with appearances from CTV Atlantic staff supporting them throughout the day from locations around the Maritimes. CTV National News Chief Anchor Omar Sachedina also made a surprise appearance during the broadcast. Audiences tuned in to watch featured entertainment from talented performers throughout the show while volunteers took donations. In addition to donations, the telethon sold 50/50 tickets and offered viewers the chance to bid on donated auction items to raise money. The items on the auction block included clothing, crafts, collectibles and several unique dining and travel experiences. The winner of the 50/50 draw for each Maritime province will be announced Tuesday. For those who would still like to support Christmas Daddies but were unable to donate during the telethon, pledges can be made by credit card, PayPal, e-transfer or at a Credit Union. Donors can also prepare for 2026 by purchasing a Christmas Daddies Calendar from Giant Tiger locations in the Maritimes with proceeds from sales supporting children in Maritime communities. CTV donates airtime for the Christmas Daddies Telethon. The event is produced by CTV and Bell Media staff alongside family and friends.
