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Ken Smith, Leyla Sanitago & Debra Morgan

WRAL-TV 2014 Coats Telethon Brings in More than $93,000 To Help Keep Kids Warm

  • Angie Emerline
  • December 16, 2014
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Ken Smith, Leyla Sanitago & Debra Morgan
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith & Leyla Santiago and Santa thank all the generous viewers who have donated to the 2014 Coats for the Children!

WRAL-TV viewers generously donated over $93,000 during the station’s annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 12, 2014.  And donations continue to come in through WRAL.com and the text to give number (text ‘coats’ to 41444).

WRAL-TV Director of Local Production Phyllis Parish talked with capcom about the great result.  She produced the Telethon which included special cut-ins during the day as well as several half-hour specials:

It takes a village to produce a successful telethon and we had an ‘inspired village’ working on the Telethon Friday!  Every department at WRAL-TV was involved either on-air or behind the scenes.  We’re all passionate for the cause…supporting the Salvation Army as they help local families with basic needs.

Ovel Emerson
Ovel Emerson of Dunn starts off the day on a great note, bringing a box full of hand crocheted mittens he and his wife, Sandi, made for the Coats for the Children Telethon.

Sometimes, though, launching the Telethon at 6am is tough.  It’s real early and it’s hard to get the phones ringing.  But early Friday, when we showed Ovel and Sandi Emerson’s box full of hand crocheted mittens, the phones lit up. 

Ovel drove in early from Dunn and talked with Lynda Loveland.  He shared how he and his wife saw the Coats Telethon last year and decided to make as many mittens as they could for this year’s telethon.  It takes them 3 hours to make a small pair.  Sandi told me she’s been crocheting since she was 9 years old and knew these mittens would keep “lots of children’s hands warm this winter. We aren’t able to make a financial contribution, but we think mittens will go well with all the coats you’re collecting.”  

That sweet couple, and their loving gift, is what this campaign is all about.  People helping families in their time of need.  

I think this was one of our best telethons ever. The energy in Studio A was contagious and the broadcast looked great all day long.  We raised $93,000+ to help the Salvation Army and we’re still raising money for new winter clothing and toys, and still collecting gently used coats now through the end of December. As Major Pete Costas with Wake County’s Salvation Army says, “The Coats for the Children campaign is not only essential to these children but it is life changing. The warmth a coat provides goes far beyond protection from the cold. It provides hope to that child in their time of need.”

It’s not too late to give.  Donate online and find out coat and toy drop-off locations on WRAL.com by searching ‘coats’.  And donate via text by texting ‘coats’ to 41444.

  • Read more on WRAL.com:  WRAL telethon raises more than $93,000
Coats for Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Coats for Children Telethon
Many volunteers pitch in to make WRAL’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon possible.
Ovel Emerson
Ovel Emerson of Dunn starts off the day on a great note, bringing a box full of hand crocheted mittens he and his wife, Sandi, made for the Coats for the Children Telethon.
Coats for the Children Telethon
A large number of companies and organizations brought by donations for WRAL’s Coats for the Children during the telethon.
Bill Burch
WRAL-TV’s Bill Burch helped design and create the set for the 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
Coats for the Children
WRAL-TV’s Stuart Todd helps WRAL-TV’s Elizabeth Gardner put on her mike before the 1pm Coats Telethon Special.
Al Robinson
WRAL-TV’s Al Robinson runs one of the cameras for the 1pm Coats Telethon Special.
Coats for the Children Telethon
Santa oversees the start of WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon 1pm Special.
Pam White & Nicole Owens
WRAL-TV’s Pam White (left) & WRAL-TV’s Nicole Owens are two of the accounting ladies who work behind the scenes during the Coats Telethon.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
WRAL-TV’s Elizabeth Gardner (l to r), Michelle Marsh & Bill Leslie help host the 1pm Coats for the Children Special.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Brandon Joyner
WRAL-TV’s Brandon Joyner runs one of the cameras for the 1pm Coats Telethon Special.
Wool E. Bull
Wool E. Bull helps out during WRAL’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Elizabeth Gardner (l to r), Michelle Marsh & Bill Leslie help host the 1pm Coats for the Children Special.
Coats for the Children Telethon
It takes a large crew behind the scenes to make WRAL’s Coats for the Children Telethon happen each year.
Wendy Gatlin
WRAL-TV’s Wendy Gatlin (right) keeps the Coats Telethon happening on Social Media.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Stuart Todd works hard to keep the Coats Telethon 1pm Special moving.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Patrick Marrow
WRAL-TV’s Patrick Marrow runs one of the cameras for the 1pm Coats Telethon Special.
Aimee Wilmoth
WRAL-TV Meterologlist Aimee Wilmoth (left) helps on the phone bank during the 1pm Coats Telethon Special.
Coats for the Children Telethon
Wool E. Bull helps out during WRAL’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
Coats for the Children Telethon
Wool E. Bull helps out during WRAL’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL’s Coats for the Children Telethon lights up Social Media.
Wendy Gatlin
WRAL-TV’s Wendy Gatlin keeps the Coats Telethon happening on Social Media.
Patrick Marrow & Anita Normanly
WRAL-TV’s Anita Normanly & WRAL-TV’s Patrick Marrow capture the action during the 2014 Coats Telethon.
Elizabeth Gardner & Aimee Wilmoth
WRAL-TV Meterologists Elizabeth Gardner (left) & Aimee Wilmoth offer a station tour for a donation to Coats for the Children.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Wool E. Bull
Wool E. Bull keeps a check on Social Media during WRAL’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Wendy Gatlin
WRAL-TV’s Wendy Gatlin keeps the Coats Telethon happening on Social Media.
Tim Stiles
WRAL-TV’s Tim Stiles keeps track of the Coats Telethon schedule.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Michelle Marsh interviews a group of children who donated to keep other kids warm this winter.
Pam White, Jodella Lifsey & Loretta Harper-Arnold
WRAL-TV’s Loretta Harper-Arnold (r to l) watches behind the scenes as WRAL-TV’s Jodella Lifsey & Pam White keep track of the accounting.
Barbara Wallen & Bill Leslie
WRAL-TV’s Bill Leslie chats with Jiffy Lube’s Barbara Wallen on-air.
Marian Bell
WRAL-TV’s Marian Bell happily snaps a photo of the Jiffy Lube presentation.
Jiffy Lube
WRAL-TV’s Michelle Marsh (left) & Bill Leslie present a cake to Jiffy Lube’s Barbara Wallen in honor of Jiffy Lube’s 25 years as a sponsor of Coats for the Children.
Michelle Marsh & Phyllis Parish
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish (front), producer of the Coats Telelthon, runs over notes for the next spot with Michelle Marsh.
Jiffy Lube
Jiffy Lube, a long-time sponsor of Coats for the Children, gives discount coupons to donors.
Jodella LIfsey
WRAL-TV’s Jodella Lifsey works the accounting end of the Telethon.
Melissa Baize
WRAL-TV’s Melissa Baize is dressed for a day of fun and hard work behind the scenes at the Coats Telethon.
Stuart Todd
WRAL-TV’s Stuart Todd signals the anchors hosting the Coats Telethon.
Brian Shrader
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader helps host the 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon 1pm Special.
Coats for the Children Telethon
Volunteers work the phone bank for WRAL’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
mittens
Ovel & Sandi Emerson of Dunn made a huge box full of hand crocheted mittens to donate to the 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
mittens
Ovel & Sandi Emerson of Dunn made a huge box full of hand crocheted mittens to donate to the 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Brandon Joyner captures a shot of Wool E. Bull during the Coats Telethon.
Daniel Hight
WRAL-TV’s Daniel Hight runs a camera during the 1pm Coats Telethon Special.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Aimee Wilmoth
WRAL-TV Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth works on the phone bank for the 1pm Coats for the Children Telethon Special.
Ken Smith & Leyla Santiago
WRAL-TV Reporters Ken Smith & Leyla Santiago work the phone bank alongside Santa.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Al Robinsin readies the camera as Phyllis Parish goes over the next spot with Brian Shrader.
Phyllis Parish, Jodella Lifsey & Ed Wilson
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish (left) works behind the scenes with Jodella Lifsey & Ed Wilson.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Brian Shrader & Michelle Marsh
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader & Michelle Marsh pose for a photo at the close of the 1pm Coats Telethon Special.
Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon takes over Studio A on Friday, December 12th.
Debra Morgan
WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan also helps with hosting during the 2014 Coats for the Children Telethon.
Ken Smith, Leyla Sanitago & Debra Morgan
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith & Leyla Santiago and Santa thank all the generous viewers who have donated to the 2014 Coats for the Children!
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