17,500 disadvantaged children in low decile schools throughout New Zealand will start the year with full stomachs thanks to increased support from the KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust.

A report commissioned by the KidsCan Charitable Trust shows 80 cents of every dollar raised from the public during the Big Night In Telethon will be used for the charity's programmes for New Zealand children.

A report commissioned by the KidsCan Charitable Trust shows 80 cents of every dollar raised from the public during the Big Night In Telethon will be used for the charity's programmes for New Zealand children.

More children will have full tummies thanks to a major funding boost by the National-led Government, says Northland MP John Carter.

TV3's first Telethon in 15 years has been an overwhelming success with $1,944,225 raised from The Big Night In to go directly to Kiwi kids in need.

This Tuesday 28 July Carters will begin a race against the clock to construct the final build phase of the perfect kiwi bach for charity auction on www.sella.co.nz.

With just eleven days until the Big Night In Telethon 09, the Big Build will be no mean feat

AUCKLAND, June 5 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --

Today signals the first day back at school for Kiiwi kids but according to KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust at least 12,000 of them will arrive with rumbling tummies and empty lunchboxes.

8 December 2008 - The Warehouse launches new online initiative to raise thousands of toy donations for KidsCan this Christmas.

26 June 2008 - The All Blacks have a new Official Charity, the KidsCan Charitable Trust, which helps disadvantaged children nationwide.