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Photos From Telethon 2002

Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis pauses for the ovation he received at the opening of his 37th Labor Day weekend telethon.
Jerry Lewis, national chairman of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, listens to MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Mattie Stepanek as the 37th annual Labor Day Telethon draws to a close on Monday. Stepanek, a best-selling poet, made several appearances on the Telethon, which set a record with $58.3 million in pledges and contributions.	Muscular Dystrophy Association National Chairman Jerry Lewis is joined by Harold Schaitberger, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, and representatives of the union for the opening of the 37th MDA Labor Day Telethon.

Wayne Brady

Versatile entertainer Wayne Brady performs Monday on the 37th Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Brady also served as a co-host on the annual broadcast.

Sean Hayes

Actor Sean Hayes of "Will and Grace" pays a surprise visit to Jerry Lewis during his annual Labor Day Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Hayes, who plays Lewis in an upcoming CBS movie focusing on Lewis' career with Dean Martin, caught MDA's national chairman off guard when he walked onto the set unannounced.

Final Tote

Monday's final toteboard at the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association shows a record total of $58.3 million in pledges and contributions. This was the 37th annual telethon to raise funds for research and services related to more than 40 neuromuscular diseases.