The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. After the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Photo showing L/R Mrs. John Diefenbaker, wife of Prime Minister of Canada; Mrs. Don Forward, wife of President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.Cl & Alaskan Affiliates. (At Fashion Show held in Nechako Theatre).
Northern Sentinel: Box #2: (A) Assoc. Boards of Trade of Central B.C. & Alaskan Affiliates.
Scope and Content
Photo showing L/R Mrs. John Diefenbaker, wife of Prime Minister of Canada; Mrs. Don Forward, wife of President of Associated Boards of Trade of B.Cl & Alaskan Affiliates. (At Fashion Show held in Nechako Theatre).