On Saturday Evening, the United Way of Estevan Telethon completely blew the Goal of $325,000 out of the water.

Of the 15 member agencies who will receive the extra funds, Roberta DeRoiser of Estevan Diversified Services explains what it means to know the funds they need, was achieved and exceed.

"We are so happy to know we can go ahead with the projects that we had applied for funding for.  We know money is tight so we have other projects we would like to accomplish and didn't ask for funding for, so many now we can also complete these other projects as well," explains DeRoiser.

The Estevan United Way Telethon had an on-air total of $372 194.  More money will be collected right up until December 31.  After the end of the year the allocations committee will sit down and decide how much more money each agency will be given.  

The 40th Annual telethon really brought out a large amount of locals to not only showcase the talent in the area, but also to show case the generosity of people from the southeast.