The 35th Carbon-Tamaqua Telethon offers a Salute to Survivors at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5.

During this segment, survivors are introduced and encouraged to talk briefly about their battle with cancer.The telethon airs live from Penn's Peak just outside Jim Thorpe.Survivors are asked to confirm their appearance at

gtay200@verizon.net or by calling 570-668-4451. Callers are asked to provide their names and where they live.The telethon benefits the American Cancer Society.