Some celebrities are remembered for the great movie in which they starred, others for that one song that remains associated with them through the ages. Many have worked diligently for or donated to various charities through the years but one man, every year, has raised mega bucks for a worthwhile organization. That man is none other than Jerry Lewis.

Showman Jerry Lewis raised nearly $64 million on Monday during his annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, topping last year’s event by $3 million.
“We did it. We did it. I got my buck more. And more. We can go shopping,” a jubilant Lewis said as the tote board topped $63.7 million for his 42nd telethon. Last year’s record was $61 million.

As in the past, the International Association of Fire Fighters anchored the donations from local fill-the-boot drives with $25.2 million, eclipsing last year’s $23.5 million.

“Whoa, whoa firefighters. They’re all my heroes—every firefighter you see,” Lewis said.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is blessed to have this man and every individual who contributed to make this fundraiser a phenomenal success. Well done.