the richer after Monday night's telethon.

And it's not too late to make a donation to the Council Partners Charitable Trust -- pay-in envelopes are available until the end of March.

Telethon host Austin Warner Jr. of the Council Partners said: "I am absolutely overwhelmed by the support we've received from the community.

"Not only did we get the results we were hoping for, we've also far surpassed our wildest dreams.'' The original target had been $100,000.

Mr. Warner said: "Bermuda has once again showed its real commitment to solving the drug and alcohol abuse problems we face.'' "On behalf of the Council Partners I'd like to thank everyone who made a donation and the hundreds of people who volunteered their time and services to make this event such a tremendous success.