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2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon

WRAL-TV’s 2015 Coats for Children Telethon Raises Staggering $130,000

  • Andrea Osborne
  • December 15, 2015
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2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Al Robinson operates a camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

The weather was balmy but WRAL viewers were thinking about the upcoming chilly temperatures during the 27th Annual WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Campaign.  On Friday, December 11, 2015, generous viewers contributed a staggering $130,000 during the daylong telethon!

“It was an amazing day!” said WRAL-TV Director of Local Production Phyllis Parish, the Executive Producer of the Telethon each year.  “I was a little concerned about the unseasonably mild weather on Friday, but the warm temps didn’t impact the giving at all.”

The day kicked off in a big way.

“From the start of our telethon at 6am, our viewers showed how much they care about those in our community who are struggling with basic needs,” said Parish.  “And throughout the day, their generosity did not slow down a bit. In fact, we raised close to $50,000 during the 7pm half-hour special alone! That still gives me chills!”

2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Wool E. Bull has fun goofing off with WRAL-FM’s Gene Gates at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

Thanks to WRAL viewers, many Triangle children in need will have warm coats, hats, gloves, scarves and more to face the winter.  In addition, many children who would’ve woken up to an empty tree on Christmas morning will have toys to open.

“It was a magical day in Studio A and outside on the ‘snow plaza’,” said Parish.  “Everyone involved in the production of the Coats Telethon was energized by the Christmas spirit, the giving feeling, inside Studio A. It was a heartwarming day. And best of all, our latest grand total is $130,000! That money is going to help the Salvation Army reach many, many families in our viewing area. Sharing warm coats and new toys. Compassion in action. That’s what Coats for the Children is all about.”

WRAL-TV’s Coats for the Children will be accepting donations both online and at drop-off locations until December 31st.  Find out more about how you can contribute by going to WRAL.com and using the keyword ‘Coats’.

  • Credit card donations can be made online now: wral.com/3956064
  • Text “Coats” to 41444 to make a secure debit/credit card gift of any amount.

Thanks to all of our viewers who are helping make Christmas special and winter warm for children in need in our community!

SLIDESHOW:  WRAL-TV’s 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon

2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon takes place on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV is thankful for the many volunteers who helped with the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
The WRAL-TV lobby is all about Coats for the Children on the day of the 2015 Telethon, Friday, December 11th.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Tim King gets everyone set for the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon in Studio A on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith chats with a volunteer before the 1pm Coats for the Children Telethon special on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Stuart Scott gets everyone set for the 1pm special during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-FM’s Casey Tate snaps a pic of his co-workers Gene & Julie Gates with Santa at the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Social Media screens displays the latest tweet, a photo of MIX 101.5’s Gene & Julie Gates volunteering on the phone bank at the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Jodella Lifsey works on the accounting end of the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon in Studio A on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish, Executive Producer of the annual Coats for the Children Telethon, checks a few last minute details before the 1pm special on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish and WRAL-TV’s Stuart Todd check a few last-minute details before the 1pm special during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Behind the camera at WRAL-TV’s 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Behind the camera at WRAL-TV’s 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Wendy Gatlin shares the goings on at the 2015 Coats for the Children Campaign via social media.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader & Debra Morgan are in place and ready for the 1pm special during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Daniel Harrison operates a camera while WRAL-TV’s Stuart Todd directs during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Graham Morton Smith operates a camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
The 1pm special for WRAL-TV’s 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon gets underway on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Patrick Marrow operates a camera during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Wendy Gatlin captures a shot for social media while WRAL-TV’s Al Robinson works a broadcast camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Miriam Melvin grabs a quick selfie with Santa at the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Al Robinson operates a camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Al Robinson has special supervision from Santa & Wool E. Bull as he operates a camera for the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Wool E. Bull has fun goofing off with WRAL-FM’s Gene Gates at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Renee Chou works on the phone bank during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Graham Morton Smith operates a camera at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Ken Smith & WRAL-TV’s Aimee Wilmoth volunteer on the phone bank during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Anita Normanly & WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader enjoy the festive atmosphere inside Studio A during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish watches the outsite segment from inside Studio A during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Volunteers work on the phone bank at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Wool E. Bull helps out on air during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-FM’s Casey Tate gets a photo with Wool E. Bull during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-FM’s Julie Gates captures a shot of her husband and co-host, Gene Gates, during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Bill Burch is behind the beautiful decor in Studio A for the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Anita Normanly captures still shots of the action during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Patrick Marrow captures the action at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree shoots hoops with some basketballs generously donated during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan hosts during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree appeals to viewers during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree points out WRAL-TV’s Renee Chou on the phone bank at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Wool E. Bull clowns around with volunteers during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Phyllis Parish gives Wool E. Claus a big thumbs up at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader interviews Rita Foley of Regency Dry Cleaners during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s David Crabtree has fun with WRAL-FM’s Gene & Julie Gates during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
Santa keeps an eye on things during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Brian Shrader appeals to viewers during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-FM’s Gene & Julie Gates volunteer on the phone bank at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon 1pm special draws to a close on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Julie Gates takes a pledge at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Renee Chou volunteers on the phone bank at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.
2015 WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Telethon
WRAL-TV’s Debra Morgan chats with phone bank volunteers at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

 

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