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United Cerebral Palsy Telethon this Sunday on KAIT-TV

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JONESBORO - The 2013 UCP Telethon is coming up this Sunday on KAIT-TV (and streaming on kait8.com, plus iOS and Android 4.x smartphones!)

Tune in to KAIT Sunday afternoon to pledge your support in the search for a cure for cerebral palsy.  No matter whether you pledge $5 or $500, any amount goes to a great cause!

To pledge, please call:

  • 1-877-972-2100, toll free
  • 870-680-4770, Jonesboro local

To donate directly online:

Your favorite Region 8 News anchors and reporters will assist with the event!  Look for:
  • Diana Davis at Noon, 5p, 6p
  • Craig Rickert at 5p, 6p
  • Josh Harvison at 1p
  • Amanda Hanson at 1p
  • Brandi Hunter at 2p, 3p
  • Bryan McCormick at 2p, 3p
  • Allison Munn at 4p
  • Chris Hudgison at 4p