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Access telethon aids Typhoon Haiyan efforts

REGINA - Access Communications’ community channel Access7 is airing a special telethon Sunday to raise funds in support of victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.Airing live from the Access7 studio between 3:00 – 5:00 PM, the telethon will include local musical acts, photography and reports from Lisa Schmidt on the effects of the disaster.   All proceeds raised from the event will go to The Great Commission Foundation to benefit the Lisong Mistasa Relief Fund.The telethon will be available in Regina and select Access7 communities.  Viewers may donate by calling (306) 205 3663, which will be available during the telethon, and all donations...