ACS

Forty-five acts are scheduled for this weekend’s telethon benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Acts include singers, dancers, rock and polka bands and a karate demonstration. A Salute to Survivors segment is scheduled 7 p.m. April 9. During this segment, survivors are introduced and encouraged to talk briefly about their battle with cancer.

A new memorial segment has been added this year 6 p.m. April 10. Area residents are encouraged to send in digital images of friends and family members who have lost their fight with cancer. Images (jpegs) can be sent to Cancertelethon@gmail.com.

The 24-hour program airs noon to midnight April 9 and 10.

Lehigh Valley Service Electric Cable viewers can see the telethon on channels 2 and 50.

The program originates at Penn’s Peak, the concert venue just outside Jim Thorpe. Audience participation is encouraged. Admission is free.