42nd Annual KRCC Telethon raises $286,688

A band performs during the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Miner Convention Center. (Rod Anderson/Standard Democrat)

The 42nd Annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon was March 25, 2023, at the Miner Convention Center in Miner. The Center also celebrated its 50th anniversary of providing physical, occupational and speech therapy services for free to children throughout Southeast Missouri. The grand total raised through the telethon was $286,688.

Reid Howell points to one of the stars earlier in the day during the live portion of the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Miner Convention Center. (Rod Anderson/Standard Democrat)

The silent auction featured numerous items including the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia and sporting goods pictured at the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Miner Convention Center. (Rod Anderson/Standard Democrat)