Forty-five acts are scheduled for this weekend's telethon benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Acts include, singers, dancers, rock and polka bands and a karate demonstration. A Salute to Survivors segment is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. During this segment, survivors are introduced and encouraged to talk briefly about their battle with cancer.

The 24-hour program airs Saturday, April 11 from noon to midnight and Sunday, April 12 from noon to midnight.

Lehigh Valley Service Electric Cable viewers can see the telethon on channels 2 and 50.

The program originates at Penn's Peak, the concert venue just outside Jim Thorpe. Audience participation is encouraged. Admission is free and a cash bingo event runs on Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. and 2 to 10 p.m. on Sunday.