Guardian and Observer charity telethon takes donations to £585,000

Readers donated £34,000 during socially distanced event to raise money for charities supporting young peoplePlease donate to our appeal hereGenerous readers donated more than £34,000 during the Guardian and Observer’s socially distanced annual charity telethon on Saturday. The 2020 winter appeal, which is raising money for charities supporting disadvantaged young people, now stands at more than £585,000.A roster of journalists staffed the telethon phone lines from their homes – among those taking calls from readers were the editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, John Crace, Marina Hyde, Anushka Asthana, Jonathan Freedland, Amelia Gentleman, Owen Jones and Polly Toynbee. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/dec/20/guardian-and-observer-charity-telethon-takes-donations-to-585000 #children #poverty #mental_health #social_exclusion