Why this telethon means more than ever to me
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A noted celebrity discusses his personal commitment to his 1994 telethon for muscular dystrophy, and his successful recovery from prostate cancer. He feels lucky to be alive and to be with his new baby daughter. He relates his illness with the traumas of muscular dystrophy.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1993
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It's Jerry Lewis Telethon time ... and a 9-year-old child leads the way
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The 31st Muscular Dystrophy Assn Telethon will be held in 1996 to raise funds for those afflicted with muscular dystrophy and other similar disorders. Poster boy Benjamin Cumbo's mother describes her son's condition and discusses her hope for a cure.
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Year: 1996
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They're the inspiration behind tonight's Jerry Lewis Telethon: young people who are determined to make life work
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Children with muscular dystrophy such as Danielle Sara, and 1997-8 National Goodwill Ambassador Benjamin Cumbo, demonstrate the courage that inspires the annual fundraising telethon. Scientific progress against the disease is also progressing.
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Year: 1997
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