WRAL-TV s 05 Coats for Children Teleon Raises Staggering $0,000

WRAL-TV's Al Robinson operates a camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

The weather was balmy but WRAL viewers were thinking about the upcoming chilly temperatures during the 27th Annual WRAL-TV Coats for the Children Campaign. On Friday, December 11, 2015, generous viewers contributed a staggering $130,000 during the daylong telethon!

It was an amazing day! said WRAL-TV Director of Local Production Phyllis Parish, the Executive Producer of the Telethon each year. I was a little concerned about the unseasonably mild weather on Friday, but the warm temps didn't impact the giving at all.

The day kicked off in a big way.

From the start of our telethon at 6am, our viewers showed how much they care about those in our community who are struggling with basic needs, said Parish. And throughout the day, their generosity did not slow down a bit. In fact, we raised close to $50,000 during the 7pm half-hour special alone! That still gives me chills!

Wool E. Bull has fun goofing off with WRAL-FM's Gene Gates at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

Thanks to WRAL viewers, many Triangle children in need will have warm coats, hats, gloves, scarves and more to face the winter. In addition, many children who would've woken up to an empty tree on Christmas morning will have toys to open.

It was a magical day in Studio A and outside on the snow plaza', said Parish. Everyone involved in the production of the Coats Telethon was energized by the Christmas spirit, the giving feeling, inside Studio A. It was a heartwarming day. And best of all, our latest grand total is $130,000! That money is going to help the Salvation Army reach many, many families in our viewing area. Sharing warm coats and new toys. Compassion in action. That's what Coats for the Children is all about.

WRAL-TV's Coats for the Children will be accepting donations both online and at drop-off locations until December 31st. Find out more about how you can contribute by going to WRAL.com and using the keyword Coats'.

Credit card donations can be made online now: wral.com/3956064

Text Coats to 41444 to make a secure debit/credit card gift of any amount.

Thanks to all of our viewers who are helping make Christmas special and winter warm for children in need in our community!

SLIDESHOW: WRAL-TV's 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon

WRAL-TVs 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon takes place on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TV is thankful for the many volunteers who helped with the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

The WRAL-TV lobby is all about Coats for the Children on the day of the 2015 Telethon, Friday, December 11th.

WRAL-TVs Tim King gets everyone set for the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon in Studio A on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-TVs Ken Smith chats with a volunteer before the 1pm Coats for the Children Telethon special on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TVs Stuart Scott gets everyone set for the 1pm special during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-FMs Casey Tate snaps a pic of his co-workers Gene & Julie Gates with Santa at the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-TVs Social Media screens displays the latest tweet, a photo of MIX 101.5s Gene & Julie Gates volunteering on the phone bank at the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon.

WRAL-TVs Jodella Lifsey works on the accounting end of the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon in Studio A on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-TVs Phyllis Parish, Executive Producer of the annual Coats for the Children Telethon, checks a few last minute details before the 1pm special on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-TVs Phyllis Parish and WRAL-TVs Stuart Todd check a few last-minute details before the 1pm special during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

Behind the camera at WRAL-TVs 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

Behind the camera at WRAL-TVs 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-TVs Wendy Gatlin shares the goings on at the 2015 Coats for the Children Campaign via social media.

WRAL-TVs Brian Shrader & Debra Morgan are in place and ready for the 1pm special during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon.

WRAL-TVs Daniel Harrison operates a camera while WRAL-TVs Stuart Todd directs during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TVs Graham Morton Smith operates a camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

The 1pm special for WRAL-TVs 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon gets underway on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TVs Patrick Marrow operates a camera during the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-TVs Wendy Gatlin captures a shot for social media while WRAL-TVs Al Robinson works a broadcast camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TVs Miriam Melvin grabs a quick selfie with Santa at the 2015 Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11.

WRAL-TVs Al Robinson operates a camera during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TVs Al Robinson has special supervision from Santa & Wool E. Bull as he operates a camera for the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

Wool E. Bull has fun goofing off with WRAL-FMs Gene Gates at the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TVs Renee Chou works on the phone bank during the 27th Annual Coats for the Children Telethon on Friday, December 11, 2015.

WRAL-TVs Graham Morton Smith operates a camera at the 2

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