The second annual Corn Telethon, a 12-hour livestream fundraiser held on September 4, raised over $16,000 for Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Los Angeles and Sex Workers Mutual Aid (SWAID) Las Vegas, exceeding last year's total.

Fundraising Success and Community Engagement

Siri Dahl and her fellow event producers of Corn Telethon are celebrating the success of the event, which generated more than $16,000 for Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) L.A. and Sex Workers Mutual Aid (SWAID) Las Vegas. The event, held on September 4, was a 12-hour livestream fundraiser.

Dahl expressed pride in the achievements of this year's Corn Telethon, noting the significant amount of money raised for Sex Worker Mutual Aid. She also highlighted a strong sense of community among the approximately 75 people involved in the production. Dahl emphasized the importance of fostering solidarity, particularly when individuals from various segments of the entertainment industry support free speech and sex workers' rights. She conveyed gratitude for the team's hard work and dedication, and stated an intention to organize the event again next year, aiming for it to be "bigger and better."

The full event is available for streaming on YouTube, specifically on Mistress of Ceremonies Siri Dahl's YouTube channel. Dahl can also be followed on X.com.

Production and Participants

The Corn Telethon was produced and organized by Mistress of Ceremonies Siri Dahl, alongside mainstream podcast producers Alex Steed and Madelynn Britt. The event featured several co-hosts, including Noelle Purdue, Zariah Aura, Nicky Zeal, Codi Vore, and Ryan Keely.

In addition to entertainment programming during the 12-hour livestream, the hosts discussed the threats that Project 2025 poses to the adult industry and creative expression generally. According to Corn organizers, guests also discussed threats to the adult industry and to all forms of creative expression not approved by the architects of Project 2025. These architects have reportedly initiated their plan through age verification laws, which have led to unintended consequences, and internet censorship.

The event included Y2K-themed activities such as a game of Chubby Bunny, Von Dutch trucker hat bedazzling, and teen magazine horoscope readings. The Corn Telethon website states that the event is a "celebration of resistance, joy, and community in the face of attacks on free speech and accelerated authoritarianism." It also notes that "sex workers have long been the canaries in the coal mine when it comes to free expression," but that authors, comedians, artists, queer activists, and anyone who values creativity and privacy are also affected. The telethon aims to bring together a "big, bold, beautifully unruly coalition to laugh, sing, and stand up for what matters."

The Corn Telethon website also states that 100% of profits will go to SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project) and SWAID Vegas. It describes the stream as "cheeky (but safe-for-work!)" and hosted by Siri and friends.

Key Facts

  • The second annual Corn Telethon, held on September 4, raised over $16,000.
  • Funds were raised for Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Los Angeles and Sex Workers Mutual Aid (SWAID) Las Vegas.
  • Siri Dahl served as Mistress of Ceremonies and organized the event with Alex Steed and Madelynn Britt.
  • Co-hosts included Noelle Purdue, Zariah Aura, Nicky Zeal, Codi Vore, and Ryan Keely.
  • The 12-hour livestream discussed threats from Project 2025 to the adult industry and creative expression.
  • The full event is available for streaming on Siri Dahl's YouTube channel.