Carlos Pinzón died, the seal of the Telethon in Colombia – Cinema and Tv – Culture

But he did not follow the family tradition of studying medicine, instead he worked as an announcer on several radio stations in the country and presenter. His program ‘The television club’, which was broadcast from Monday to Friday, marked an era on the small national screen. In it he dedicated himself to looking for help for the people.

For the new generations, his name may not be remembered, but his name will undoubtedly remain in the history of national television, and his name becomes relevant when the news of his death is known on April 30, at age 92.

Carlos Pinzón Moncaleano was born in Choachí, Cundinamarca, on October 24, 1927. He was the promoter of the Telethon in the country, an annual format of 27 uninterrupted hours of fundraising for people with disabilities. His initiative was born in 1980 and was carried out until a few years ago.

With the resources obtained in the first days, a clinic was built in the town of Chía.

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