Telethon ambassadors add handprints to Fremantle mural

Olivia Street and Aiden Narsico added their handprints to a new mural at Rottnest Express. Paige McKay, the third of the three 2026 Telethon ambassadors, was unwell on the day. The mural will display the handprints of Telethon ambassadors into the future.

Why it mattersTelethon raises funds for programs and equipment that help vulnerable children and families in Western Australia. The ambassadors help spread awareness of the annual drive.

AustraliaTelethon is a Western Australian institution. The three ambassadors represent children in their community who benefit from the funds raised.

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