The 42nd annual IWK Telethon for Children, broadcast on CTV, achieved a record-breaking total of $9,110,219.34 raised, exceeding last year's record of $8.3 million. The telethon supports the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, the largest hospital for women and children in the Maritimes, through the IWK Foundation. This event, which is the IWK’s largest annual fundraiser, focuses on addressing the hospital's most urgent needs, including modern equipment, advanced technology, and improved facilities. The telethon featured an eight-hour broadcast hosted by Todd Battis, Maria Panopalis, and Steve Murphy, along with various familiar faces. Trent McGrath, CTV Atlantic’s general manager, expressed gratitude for the community’s support, emphasizing the unity of Maritimers on this special day. The fundraising activities began on Friday with the IWK Radiothon, which aired across five iHeartRadio stations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The celebration continued on Saturday with a Telethon Tribute show hosted by actor Jonathan Torrens and CTV’s Katie Kelly, showcasing local talent such as Neon Dreams and Ian Janes. The telethon concluded on Sunday evening with the impressive total raised.