NewsMarch 19, 2024

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Reid Howell, emcee for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon, interviews a family that utilizes the services offered by the Center during the annual telethon Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Sikeston Field House.
Reid Howell, emcee for the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon, interviews a family that utilizes the services offered by the Center during the annual telethon Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Sikeston Field House.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Members of Heroes for Kids based out of Perryville, Missouri, pose for a photo.
Members of Heroes for Kids based out of Perryville, Missouri, pose for a photo.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Henley Johnson of Benton, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.
Henley Johnson of Benton, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Children hunt eggs March 16 during the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.
Children hunt eggs March 16 during the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
One lucky winner shows off the golden prize egg she found during the Easter egg hunt March 16 at the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.
One lucky winner shows off the golden prize egg she found during the Easter egg hunt March 16 at the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
A youngster places some eggs in her basket  during the Easter egg hunt March 16 at the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.
A youngster places some eggs in her basket during the Easter egg hunt March 16 at the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
A youngster places some eggs in his basket  during the Easter egg hunt March 16 at the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.
A youngster places some eggs in his basket during the Easter egg hunt March 16 at the Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Jainee Woodard retrieves an egg while her father, Jesse Woodard, looks on during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.
Jainee Woodard retrieves an egg while her father, Jesse Woodard, looks on during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Henley Johnson of Benton, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House. The egg hunt was one of many activities offered to children during the annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon.
Henley Johnson of Benton, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House. The egg hunt was one of many activities offered to children during the annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Jainee Woodard retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.
Jainee Woodard retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Henley Johnson of Benton, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.
Henley Johnson of Benton, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Becky Nation of Jackson, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.
Becky Nation of Jackson, Missouri, retrieves an egg during the telethon's Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Youngsters enjoyed the inflatables in the kid zone Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.
Youngsters enjoyed the inflatables in the kid zone Saturday, March 16, 2024, outside the Sikeston Field House.Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Heroes for Kids members talk to emcee Reid Howell during the telethon.
Heroes for Kids members talk to emcee Reid Howell during the telethon. Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
Heroes for Kids members talk to emcee Reid Howell during the telethon.
Heroes for Kids members talk to emcee Reid Howell during the telethon. Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat
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Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat

The annual Kenny Rogers Children’s Center Telethon was conducted Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Sikeston Field House. There was a pancake breakfast; 5K run/walk; cornhole tournament; kids zone activities, an Easter egg hunt; and a silent auction. By the close of the telethon on Saturday, the total raised was $318,518.

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