{"id":11676661,"date":"2026-02-20T17:12:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T22:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/?p=11676661"},"modified":"2026-02-22T21:27:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T02:27:35","slug":"watch-variety-show-of-hearts-telethon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11676661\/watch-variety-show-of-hearts-telethon\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch the 60th annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the 60th year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/tag\/variety-show-of-hearts\">Variety Show of Hearts<\/a> Telethon returns on Sunday, Feb. 22.<\/p>\n<p>Join us from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to hear how you can help children with disabilities and complex health needs and make a difference in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>The show will be broadcast on Global BC and also on this post above.<\/p>\n<p>You will hear stories like Isla&#8217;s, a bright seven-year-old who faced serious health challenges from the start. 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