Saturday December 19th @ 7pm-10pm-

Brandon Brown, owner and producer of Outlaw 97.7 is a Prescott native who experienced many disappointing Christmases himself as a child. When the idea for a telethon came to him through another radio host, he leapt at the idea of helping out.

“CKOR-DB 97.7, based out of Prescott, is internet-based and can be heard around the world,” explains Brown.

“The Ryan Show based out of New York City and I are teaming up to put together a virtual telethon called ‘Rap the Halls’.

All the proceeds are going to the Brockville, Ontario Salvation Army.”

“This telethon is similar to other ones you see, for example the annual CHEO telethon,” says Brown. “Instead of calling in and talking to whoever is on the phone, you go to the web page to make a pledge and you could get a chance to talk virtually with Mr. Cheeks or other performers.”

Brown says if anyone in the Prescott area is in need, they are welcome to go to the Salvation Army office in Brockville to put their name on a list for help during the holidays.

The telethon airs December 19 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Brown says there will be giveaways and a few surprises. There will be directions on screen to take you to the page for virtual donations.

His goal is a modest $1,000 for this first-time effort, and he says he will be happy with any participation people are willing to give.