LCCA On TV in Buffalo NY

Al K.OGR Forum Member

LCCA on TV in Buffalo

On a snowy day in Buffalo NY, LCCA's switching Tracks Traveling Boxcar made it's TV debut during the 53rd Annual Variety Kids Telethon on ABC's Channel 7.

On Sunday March 22, Lionel Collectors Club of America's (LCCA) Al Kolis was a featured guest speaker for two live broadcasts during the 53rd Annual Variety Kids Telethon on ABC's Channel 7 in Buffalo NY. The LCCA was promoting the club, Lionel and the hobby while seeking donations for this Telethon. A Lionel Thomas the Tank train starter set donated by the LCCA was one of the stars of this event. Throughout the 12 Hour live broadcast with over 1 Million TV viewers, The Thomas set along with one of LCCA's Switching a Tracks Traveling Boxcar was clearly visible in the background. Whether static or in full operation, Lionel's Thomas the train was featured throughout the day and a huge hit! It was another Great Day for the LCCA!

Al Kolis

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Chris LoneroOGR Forum Member

Looked like a great event! Well done Al!

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Former Member

Excellent way to favorably promote our hobby. Good job, Al.

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Al K.OGR Forum Member

This telethon was very successful. They raised over a million dollars for the children.

Al K.

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Al K.OGR Forum Member

LCCA New Junior Member on TV in Buffalo NY

During this Sunday March 22 Variety TV Telethon eventmin Buffalo NY, I had the privilege and honor to meet with the Telethon’s Celebrity Child Gregory Q. from Youngstown NY. Gregory is considered to be a miracle child. He survived at birth due in large part to the support received from the Variety organization’s fundraising activities. Gregory loves Lionel Trains. During the on-air portion of the TV Telethon, the LCCA gave Gregory a complimentary Junior Membership into the LCCA and a free Lionel Scout LionChief starter train set. This is Gregory’s first Lionel train set. He just loves it! Stay tuned to future articles written by Gregory in upcoming issues of the LCCA Junior Member publication, The Lion Cub. Thank you Gregory for your inspiration and love of Lionel trains. Here are some photos of Gregory and his family during this TV telethon.

For more information about the LCCA’s Junior Membership program and benefits, please visit the Junior Membership tab on our website www.lionelcollectors.org I invite each and every one of you to sponsor a child and give them a one year gift membership into the LCCA. Please help spread the magic of Lionel trains, the fun of the LCCA and the joy of our hobby to others.

If you have any questions about the LCCA, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Al Kolis

President Elect & Special Events Manager

Lionel Collectors Club of America

248 709-4137

agkolis@comcast.net