Telethon nets $61.5 MILLION for Muscular Dystrophy Association even without Jerry Lewis

LAS VEGAS - Even without Jerry Lewis, the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon posted its best gain since the recession started. The telethon raised nearly $61.5 million Sunday, an increase of about $2.6 million over last year, MDA officials said. Lewis' absence - some reports say he was ...

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