Performing group helps raise money

Virginia’s Public Television station, WVPT, will broadcast the "Cubby’s Kids Telethon" from noon on Sept. 18 to Sept. 19.

The telethon will highlight children’s services on air and inform the community about WVPT’s public service contributions.

"This telethon is really important because it supports the greater community," sophomore Lindsey Barnett said.

"Many people believe we are just a television station," said Gail Smith, director of corporate communications. "We want to show that we are much more than what you see on TV."

Contributions called in during the telethon will go toward the funding of WVPT’s educational programs.

Donations will contribute to workshops for parents and educators, the distribution of free books to children who cannot afford them and community story times, among other projects. The station’s goal is $75,000, Smith said.

The telethon will consist of a variety of live entertainment acts, ranging from singers to storytellers.
JMU’s Children’s Playshop also will perform during the telethon.

"We were delighted to be asked to participate in the telethon," playshop artistic director William Buck said. "JMU students will perform a scene and a song from our recent production of The Fabulous Fable Factory."

"We hope that people will tune in and be entertained and informed," Smith said.