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The 43rd annual CHEO Telethon campaign is underway in the leadup to the yearly broadcast on CTV Ottawa.

The broadcast will air from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 6, with powerful stories of hope, courage, and resilience.

Donations can be made online and will be doubled up to a total of $15,000.

Donations can be made online or by phone during the June 6 telethon by calling 613-730-CHEO (2436).

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CHEO Telethon raises $604K in support of the children’s hospital

CHEO Telethon raises $604K in support of the children’s hospital

The CHEO Telethon raised a grand total of $604,053 to help support the life-changing care, medical equipment and treatments at the children’s hospital.

CHEO Telethon: Charley’s Story

CHEO Telethon: Charley’s Story

CTV’s Katelyn Wilson shares the story of Charley, a 10-year-old inspiring others while navigating cancer treatment at CHEO.

CHEO Telethon: Mirai’s Story

CHEO Telethon: Mirai’s Story

CTV’s Katie Griffin shares Mirai’s story, a 17-year-old with a severe form of epilepsy, who is finding support at CHEO.

Thank You CHEO Breakfast raises thousands of dollars

Thank You CHEO Breakfast raises thousands of dollars

Newstalk 580 CFRA’s Thank You CHEO Breakfast raised thousands of dollars in just hours one day before the CHEO Telethon. CTV’s Natalie van Rooy reports.

CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast 3

CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast 3

Will Aiello visits the CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast as the countdown to the CHEO Telethon continues.

CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast 1

CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast 1

Will Aiello visits the CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast as the countdown to the CHEO Telethon continues.

CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast 2

CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast 2

Will Aiello visits the CFRA Thank You CHEO Breakfast as the countdown to the CHEO Telethon continues.

CHEO Telethon: Elsa’s story

CHEO Telethon: Elsa’s story

CTV’s Tyler Fleming shares the story of Elsa, a graduate of CHEO’s eating disorders program, who credits the children’s hospital with saving her life.

CHEO Telethon: Zianna’s story

CHEO Telethon: Zianna’s story

Six-year-old Zianna lives with chronic pain but is now thriving thanks to the help of CHEO. CTV’s Kimberley Fowler shares her story.

CHEO Telethon: Charlotte’s story

CHEO Telethon: Charlotte’s story

CTV’s Natalie van Rooy shares how CHEO helped diagnose and treat Charlotte’s rare disease.

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2025 Recap

CHEO Telethon recap

CHEO Telethon recap

The 42nd annual CHEO Telethon on CTV was a resounding success raising more than $755k. CTV’s Natalie Van Rooy has a recap.

June 08, 2025 at 4:53PM EDT

CHEO Telethon raises $755,240 for Ottawa’s children’s hospital

CHEO Telethon raises $755,240 for Ottawa’s children’s hospital

Donours raised an incredible $755,240 on Saturday to support patients and staff at Ottawa’s children’s hospital.

June 07, 2025 at 7:20PM EDT

CHEO Telethon: Jayden’s Story

CHEO Telethon: Jayden’s Story

Jayden Hunter, a CHEO patient, survived a 2023 car crash that nearly took his life. He is now getting closer to his dream to walk again.

June 06, 2025 at 6:50PM EDT

CHEO Telethon: Bryce’s Story

CHEO Telethon: Bryce’s Story

CTV’s Katelyn Wilson shares the story of Bryce, the care he received at CHEO, and how his sister saved his life.

June 06, 2025 at 6:40PM EDT

Thanking CHEO workers with a Big Breakfast

Thanking CHEO workers with a Big Breakfast

CFRA’s Bill Carroll broadcasted his morning radio show from CHEO Friday and served up a big breakfast to say thank you. CTV’s Josh Marano reports.

June 06, 2025 at 6:21PM EDT

CHEO Telethon: Porter Triplets’ Story

CHEO Telethon: Porter Triplets’ Story

CTV’s Tyler Fleming introduces us to the Porter triplets, who were born with rare complications and received care at CHEO.

June 06, 2025 at 5:12PM EDT

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: Developmental Medicine & Rehabilitation

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: Developmental Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Anna McCormick gives a preview of what technology can do to help the younger generation.

June 06, 2025 at 9:36AM EDT

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: CHEO Foundation

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: CHEO Foundation

Steve Reid from the CHEO Foundation talks about the importance of supporting the telethon this year.

June 06, 2025 at 9:35AM EDT

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: Dr. Vera Etches

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: Dr. Vera Etches

CHEO President & CEO, Dr. Vera Etches talks about the importance of having services available to help children and youth live their best life.

June 06, 2025 at 9:35AM EDT

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: Life in the NICU

Bill's Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast: Life in the NICU

Kristy Cameron talks to the parents of a child who has been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since April.

June 06, 2025 at 6:31AM EDT

Morning Rush: Bill’s Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast

Morning Rush: Bill’s Big Thank You CHEO Breakfast

Bill Carroll from the Morning Rush talks about his big thank you CHEO breakfast.

June 06, 2025 at 6:27AM EDT

CHEO Telethon: Rowan’s Story

CHEO Telethon: Rowan’s Story

CTV’s Katie Griffin share the story of 12-year-old Rowan Crosbie, who had help navigating a mood disorder diagnosis through collaboration and advocacy at CHEO.

June 05, 2025 at 6:47PM EDT

Last year’s CHEO Telethon on CTV Ottawa raised $755,240.

In Memory

Telethon 2025: In Memory

Remembering children featured on the CHEO Telethon who have passed on.