Commentary
WCVB Planning Marathon Coverage Of Boston Bombings Anniversary
- by Val Brickates Kennedy , April 14, 2014
As part of its extensive coverage, the ABC affiliate will be running a telethon to raise money for One Fund Boston, which has been providing assistance to the victims of the horrific attacks. The telethon, which will run from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., will be broadcast from Towne Stove & Spirits on Boylston Street, just a block from where the bombs were detonated last year.
AT&T will provide technical support for the event. AT&T customers can make $10 donations by texting BOSTON to 80108. The donations will then be added to their monthly bill.
WCVB plans to cut in and out of the telethon as part of its day-long coverage of the anniversary, which begins at 4:30 a.m. Coverage will include updates on the survivors and heroes of the tragedy, live commentary from former Boston Mayor Tom Menino, and broadcasts of tributes by the City of Boston and the Marathon's sponsor, the Boston Athletic Association.
In addition, WCVB's news magazine Chronicle will be broadcasting live from the telethon as part of their hour-long marathon special. Chronicle will air from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WCVB has already won two awards for its coverage of the 2013 tragedy, the National Association of Broadcasters' "Service to the Community" Award and a Gracie Award for its special "Boston Strong Reunited."
The 2014 Boston Marathon will be run on Patriots' Day, April 21.
