The Muscular Dystrophy Association's nationally broadcast 48th annual telethon and related fundraising efforts have raised about a million dollars more than last year with $59.6 million in contributions over the Labor Day weekend.
For the first time in over 45 years, and with over $2 Billion raised for the research and the good works of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Jerry Lewis will not be a part of the Labor Day Telethon this year.