Telethon stars visit Perth Children's Hospital patients before 26-hour broadcast
Telethon celebrities visited Perth Children's Hospital patients Saturday ahead of the 26-hour broadcast. Emma Memma spent time with 10-year-old Timmy Versace, a non-verbal fan who hadn't attended her shows due to illness. Home and Away actors met recovering patients including 11-year-old Bodhi Ryan, who had emergency appendix surgery. The visits highlighted Telethon's mission of supporting the hospital's care and equipment.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 09:24 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 09:30 UTC
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