The Knights of Columbus in Pella wrapped up the 24th Annual Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities with their 3rd annual telethon event last week.

Several performers and interviews with those impacted by the fundraiser gathered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Members of the local Knights of Columbus group were calling on businesses and other individuals to raise money for the Pella and Pella Christian Special Education departments, Christian Opportunity Center, 818 Forward with Faith, and the Iowa Special Olympics. Michael Fries says the telethon has grown to include many who benefit from the annual campaign — and this year, raised just over $30,000.

The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio was at the telethon, with several interviews airing Wednesday that local individuals who work for those organizations benefiting from the fundraiser or those with family members with intellectual disabilities.

The Pella Knights of Columbus are still accepting online donations at this link and those through Venmo @PellaKofC12334, and checks written to the Knights of Columbus and mailed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Hear from some of those featured on the Lil’ Big Red Radio broadcasts on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.