ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The 69th annual Eagles Cancer Telethon returns to the Mayo Civic Center Saturday night.

The show kicked off at 8:00 p.m. Saturday on the CW due to a NFL playoff game on KTTC. The Telethon then moved over to KTTC after the late news. The Telethon goes until 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

Where to watch

You can watch on KTTC. All 20 hours of the telethon will be carried on the KTTC livestream. You can also watch the Eagles Cancer Telethon LIVE here.

The Eagles Cancer Telethon is open to the public.

How to donate

There are many ways to donate to the Eagles Cancer Telethon. Click here to donate online.

Donations can also be made over the phone. Call toll free 833-629-0170.

There is also an online auction that started Jan. 12 and ends Jan. at 6:00 p.m. Click here to join the auction.

Donations are also being made via Venmo this year. Scan the QR code in the picture below to send in your donation right from your cellphone.

The Eagles Cancer Telethon is the longest locally running telethon in the United States. Each year, the Telethon raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research. The money raised supports vital cancer research at three local places: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Hormel Institute for Cancer Research and the U of M Masonic Cancer Center.

There are about 125 acts that showcase their talents during the live Telethon. It also highlights inspirational stories from cancer survivors. On Sunday, cancer survivors come together to fill our Telethon stage for a powerful “Survivor’s Moment,” where we also remember those we’ve lost.

Through the support of the community, the Telethon has been able to donate more than $17 million the fight against cancer.

More information on the Eagles Cancer Telethon can be found here.

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