The Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon together with other My Room fundraising initiatives throughout the year, continues to break records every year raising a total of $6,148,496 for children and families fighting childhood cancer. 

On Thursday night, host Eddie McGuire, joined by 9News Melbourne anchor Alicia Loxley, 9News Melbourne reporter Nat Yoannidis and members of the AFL Sunday Footy Show team Nathan Brown and Matthew Lloyd combined for an evening packed with footy and entertainment to raise money for a great cause. 

The My Room Telethon on Nine has now raised more than $31 million in donations over the past 11 years. Funds raised through this year’s Telethon will help ensure children with cancer and their families receive the care, comfort and support they need — from financial assistance to specialised clinical care. They’ll also drive pioneering research and clinical trials aimed at finding a cure and giving every child the best possible chance at a brighter future.

Special guests and My Room ambassadors dropped in throughout the night, including 2026 Brownlow medalist Nick Daicos, Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews ahead of the Grand Final, Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn.

Plus, there were plenty of familiar AFL faces that showed their support from theProbe Phone Room including Essendon’s Andrew McGrath, Hawthorn’s Massimo D’Ambrosio, Will Day and Lloyd Meek, Melbourne’s Brody Mihocek, Richmond’s Jacob Hopper, Adelaide’s Riley Thilthorpe, NRL Melbourne Storm’s Xavier Coates and Australian comedy troupe Sooshi Mango.

Maurizio Marcocci, Chairman, and Margaret Zita OAM, CEO of My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, thanked everyone for their support in a joint statement.

They said:

“We are constantly humbled by the compassion of our community, and this year is no exception. Through the overwhelming success of the Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon and our collective efforts throughout the year, we have raised $6,148,496 to support children  and young adults fighting cancer.
“These funds represent far more than a financial target—they are a lifeline for families navigating the hardest journey of their livesThey allow us to provide immediate family support when it is needed most, fund critical clinical care, and invest in innovative research and trials that can help create a better tomorrow. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with My Room and helping ensure no family faces childhood cancer alone. 

Managing Director of Nine Melbourne, Andrea Salmon, said:

“All of us at Nine are immensely proud to stand alongside My Room Children’s Cancer Charity once again. The overwhelming generosity shown during this year’s Telethon is a powerful reminder of what our community can achieve together. Every single donation reflects a shared commitment to giving children facing cancer the bright future they deserve. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who gave, as well as the phenomenal team who brought this broadcast to life—your generosity is helping drive real progress toward a cure.”

Donations can still be made at https://telethon.myroom.com.au/.

ABOUT MY ROOM: 

At My Room Children’s Cancer Charity, we’re on a mission to fight childhood cancer with all we’ve got. We are a volunteer-led charity that understands the devastating impact of cancer on families. Our goal is to bring hope and respite to Australian families affected by this disease. We believe that every child deserves a fighting chance, so we work tirelessly to raise funds for holistic support. 

From financial assistance through our Samaritan Fund to high-quality clinical care and innovative medical research, trials and equipment, we want to give children the best possible chance of beating cancer. Our commitment to ending childhood cancer is unwavering. We work hand in hand with the brightest minds to find the best possible ways to support families affected by childhood cancer, cutting through the red tape without bureaucracy. To find out more go to: myroom.com.au.

FOOTY SHOW GRAND FINAL: MY ROOM TELETHON RAISES  
RECORD-BREAKING $6,148,498 MILLION FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER 

Friday 25 September, 2026