The Chattooga County Shrine Club announced this week that they will be canceling this year’s Chattooga Shrine Telethon due to the number of COVID-19 cases in the area.

From the Chattooga County Shrine Club:

Due to the Covid out break Chattooga Shrine Club has decided that it is in the best interest for everyone’s health and safety to call off the Telethon this year. We would like to thank all the entertainers that volunteered to perform for their efforts to help us. We apologize for any inconvenience that this decision may have caused. Thanks to all of you and the Great folks of Chattooga county who have always supported us. May God bless each and everyone of you.