Peru, one of the countries in the region that collects the least money during the Telethon

This November 6, the Telethon 2021 will be held in Peru as part of the collaborative campaign to raise funds for the children of the Hogar Clínica San Juan de Dios. This time, the event will feature virtual and face-to-face presentations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is particular about this 2021 edition is that this time no goal has been set to reach due to all the crisis that Peru has experienced; however, it is hoped to raise enough funds to help 5,000 families.

Although 2020 the Peru managed to raise more than more than 650 thousand soles (o sea, US$180 mil ) for the families that were most affected; continues to be one of the countries in the region that contributes the least annually to this solidarity campaign.

A clear example is what he managed to collect Chile in its broadcast last year. According to T13, the southern country managed to add almost 50 billion dollars in its latest version. “Telethon, it accompanies you” exceeded all expectations, reaching $ 39,835,201,003 (US$ 48,997,297).

“We are very grateful. It was an unexpected collection, we are happy with the support, we know that these are difficult times and the response from the public moves us and makes us proud “stated Ximena Casarejos, executive director of Telethon to the aforementioned medium.

On the other hand, Uruguay It managed to exceed its goal of 2019. According to El País, during its first day in November of last year it raised at least 2.7 million dollars. By the end of their edition, around 11:00 p.m., they accumulated $ 121,331,227 (US$ 2,758,465).

Paraguay celebrated its television day on December 6 at the national level. Although the goal of raising 15,540,135,118 guaraníes was not achieved, the marathon closed with the sum of G. 9,326,669,026 (US$ 1,354,126), which represents only 60% of care for families, the organizers told Paraguayan media La Nación.

On Mexico same as him Peru, in its edition last year, they did not establish a goal, after the crisis that the country was experiencing due to the emergency of the COVID-19. The Mexicans managed to raise a total of US$ 18,616,279, thus exceeding the amount of 2019.

Costa Rica It also did not exceed its initial goal of 550,000,000 Costa Rican colones. In its 2020 edition they raised ₡ 271,426,675 (US$ 423,992).

During 2019 and 2020, Colombia decided to suspend its television editions of Telethon and decided to do them via streaming on Social Networks. For this 2021, the goal to be raised is 7,605,011,200 pesos (US$ 1,956,821).

When is Telethon 2021 in Peru and how long will it last?

Telethon 2021 will be held this Saturday, November 6. The event will start from 11:00 am and is scheduled to end at 10:00 pm, thus registering 11 continuous hours of activities.

How can I collaborate with Telethon 2021?

YAPE

– Donating to 989 361 677.

DEPOSIT TO BCP

– The public can deposit their donation in agencies throughout Peru, as well as from mobile banking to these accounts:

• Account in soles: 191 011 11 11 0 33
• Interbank code: 002 191 000 11 11 11 0 33 52
• Account in dollars: 191 077 77 77 1 41

BY CREDIT CARD

If you belong to another bass, you can make your deposit with debit or credit cards from Peru and abroad through the official website of Teletón.

COLLECTING BOXES

The public will be able to make their donation in the collection boxes of Promart, Plaza Vea, Tamblo, Inkafarma and Aruma nationwide.

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