JOLIET – The Regional Celebration of Giving Telethon, held April 5, exceeded $200,000. The money raised provides services to over 2,700 children and adults with disabilities that Easter Seals Joliet Region serves annually.

Volunteers, donors, families and friends came together for 12 hours of inspiration, celebration and support.

The event was hosted by Jack Daly, Richard Fredrickson, Lynne Lichtenauer, Bryan Kasprisin, Lisa Lagger, Karyn McCarthy, Kevin McMaster, Sue Harris, Bonnie Winfrey, Nick Condotti, Dale R. Evans, Lauren McFarland, Valerie Lentz, Tony Allegro, Bill Yohnka, Mike Ruble, Mike Makowski, Jaclyn Dugan Roof and Miss Illinois Brittany Smith.