Date Posted: 2/12/2025
WBKR 92.5 in Owensboro, Ky., raised $366,014.97 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During the event, Daviess County Sheriff Brad Youngman and Captain Jared Ramsey emphasized the importance of the hospital’s mission while former St. Jude patient Angel Welsh reflected on her visits to St. Jude and the impact of Country Cares in Memphis.
Date Posted: 12/23/2024
KJEB hosted the 22nd annual Bender’s One Big Give radiothon, raising over $813,400 to support Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Uncompensated Care Fund. “For 22 years, Bender’s One Big Give has been a lifeline of hope and compassion for the Seattle Children’s Hospital community. Bender, alongside Jodi Brothers, has poured his heart into this cause, touching countless lives with his unwavering dedication. Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment; we’re all incredibly proud of your efforts,” said iHeart Washington State Area President Mark Glynn.
Date Posted: 8/13/2024
The inaugural Cares for Kids radiothon from Beasley Media Group’s Ft. Myers, Fla., stations raised more than $50,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital. “I am grateful to everyone who made this event a success,” said AJ Lurie, market manager. “We are proud to partner with Children’s Miracle Network and Golisano Children’s Hospital. Thank you to each person who donated and every sponsor who supported our efforts.”
Date Posted: 3/4/2024
The 35th annual WRAL Coats for the Children campaign from Capitol Broadcasting’s WRAL in Raleigh, N.C., broke its record with more than 3000 coats collected and over $195,000 donated in support of the Salvation Army. “We are thrilled to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Coats For The Children with such incredible enthusiasm from our community,” says Don Ursich, WRAL’s production manager. “The record-breaking number of donations reflects the warmth and kindness that defines who we are as a community, and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of this amazing journey.”
Date Posted: 2/21/2024
“Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive” from Cumulus station Newstalk KBOI in Boise, Idaho, collected more than 34,257 donated toys, more than 200 bicycles and raised $63,336 in cash donations for Toys for Tots in its 12th year. First Sergeant Kaleb Wagy, 4th Marine Division, 4th LAR Battalion Company C, said, “This year’s “Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive” accounted for more than half of the toys collected in this year’s campaign. Because of this effort, Charlie Co., was able to help more than 15,000 kids and families in the Treasure Valley. We are already looking forward to next year!”
Date Posted: 2/13/2024
The 2023 Radio Rally for Kids from iHeartMedia stations Mix 99.5 and Hits 100.3 in Greensboro, N.C., raised $110,726 for specialized programs, advanced medical equipment and research for children’s illnesses at Brenner Children’s Hospital. iHeartMedia Greensboro Market President Kellie Holeman said, “It’s an honor to broadcast the Brenner message to the listeners in the Triad. This community is very generous and our listeners and advertisers responded so positively to the need of the children and their families.”
Date Posted: 2/13/2024
Hubbard Radio’s The New 100.3 in Chicago collected and delivered thousands of handmade Valentine’s Day Cards for La Rabida Children’s Hospital during the 8th annual Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids campaign. Over the past eight years, The New 100.3 and its listeners have hand-crafted and donated over 85,000 cards. “Our patients love receiving these cards. Knowing that so many people from so many places are thinking about them and sending them love has a real impact on every patient’s healing journey. It’s so touching to know that many people in and around Chicago support La Rabida’s mission,” said Kelly Guglielmi, interim CEO, La Rabida Children’s Hospital.
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
iHeartMedia New York City’s 106.7 Lite FM raised $1,632,000 for the Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone in its sixth Hope for the Holidays Radiothon. Over the past six years, Hope for the Holidays has raised more than $6,300,000 for the hospital. WLTW Program Director Chris Conley said, “Every year, the LITE FM team is thrilled to bring together our listeners, sponsor, and community for the annual Hope for the Holidays Radiothon. Funds raised this year will go directly to supporting the families of Hassenfeld patients.”
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
Every holiday season, Hubbard Broadcasting’s WNYT and My4 in Albany, N.Y., team up with Capital Region Toys for Tots to highlight, raise awareness of, and volunteer for the organization. Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to children in need.
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
iHeartMedia station Country 92-5 in Hartford, Conn., raised $313,555 in its 31st annual St. Jude Radiothon. The two-day broadcast was hosted by WWYZ personalities Damon & Amanda Jo in the Morning, Joey Brooks, and John “Cadillac” Saville. Brooks said, “Our Country 92-5 listeners came through again to help St. Jude. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital does incredible work that helps kids across the world, and we are honored to join in their mission – that in the future no child will die from cancer. Congrats to the entire Country 92-5 team on an incredible 31st radiothon!”
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
The Lurie Children’s Radiothon from iHeartMedia Chicago raised more than $861,000 in proceeds for patients and families at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The radiothon was broadcast live on 93.9 LITE FM, ROCK 95 FIVE, 107.5 WGCI, 103.5 KISS FM, V103 and Inspiration 1390. “Since 2020, iHeartMedia Chicago, the Chicagoland community and advertising partners have raised over $2.6 million dollars for the ‘Lurie Children’s Radiothon’,” said Matt Scarano, President of iHeartMedia Chicago. “We have made a long-term commitment to support Lurie Children’s patients, parents and families in our local community through this annual radiothon.”
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
iHeart Boston’s 101.7 The Bull raised more than $463,000 during its eighth annual Country Cares for St. Jude Radiothon. In addition to the radiothon, the station organized a benefit with artists Brian Kelley, Chase Matthew, Kassi Ashton and Drew Baldridge. Over the past eight years, 101.7 The Bull has raised over $3.5 million for St. Jude.
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
Audacy Los Angeles station KROQ hosted the 32nd annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Featuring The Offspring, Garbage, Portugal The Man, Bleachers and more, the show raised $87,552. “KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas once again put an exclamation mark on the end of the year for the Alternative music community,” Jeff Federman, regional president, Audacy Southern California, said. “Thank you to the incredible loyal fans in Southern California and beyond for making this event a success year after year.”
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
Cumulus Media’s Dallas-Fort Worth stations New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf raised $1,071,096 for Cook Children’s hospital through the 10th Cook Children’s Radiothon. Mike Preston, Program Director, New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf, said: “Combine two of America’s most listened-to Country stations working toward one mission and this is what you get: the DFW community responding to support one of its most cherished institutions, Cook Children’s Medical Center. Our personalities painted pictures and told the stories that led to this second million-dollar effort!”
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
Gray Television’s WBAY in Green Bay, Wisc., collected thousands of toys via the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots. The station has partnered with the program since 1988. They reported need was up significantly in 2023, with 2,400 families signed up compared to 1,800 the previous year.
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
Cumulus Media station 104.1 KRBE in Houston raised $194,000 for Texas Children’s Hospitals through the second annual Houston’s Little Heroes Radiothon. The station kicked off the full-day fundraising event with The Roula & Ryan Show broadcasting live beginning at 6:00am at Houston’s Texas Children’s Hospital, a not-for-profit health care organization. Throughout the day, KRBE on-air talent shared with listeners compelling stories showing how this organization has greatly impacted children’s lives.
Date Posted: 1/10/2024
Host Chet Buchanan of the Chet Buchanan Show on Audacy Las Vegas’ 98.5 KLUC spent twelve days on a scaffold to raise $802,389 and 42 trucks full of toys for HELP of Southern Nevada. The toy drive achieved a new record in its 25th year collecting toys for Nevada kids.
Date Posted: 12/18/2023
Cumulus Media Indianapolis’ 99.5 WZPL and the Smiley Morning Show raised more than $1 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana during its Request-A-Thon. The event has raised more than $13 million over 27 years for local children battling critical illnesses.
Date Posted: 12/18/2023
The 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon from Marshfield Children’s Hospital and NRG Media’s Y106.5 in Marshfield, Wisc., brought in a record $263,585. “Events like these are the reason we love doing what we do – you see businesses stepping up, and a huge outpouring of community support to help kids in the area,” Y 106.5 Program Director Big Red said. “It doesn’t get more rewarding than that!”
Date Posted: 12/18/2023
The 21st annual WGN Morning News Drive-Thru Toy Drive in Chicago invited viewers to drive up and drop off toys at WGN-TV studios as well as Jewel-Osco locations. WGN-TV Family Charities, a McCormick Foundation fund, will match at 50 cents on the dollar. The drive is continuing to collect funds through the end of the year and has already collected thousands of toys.
Date Posted: 12/18/2023
Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 XTU Philadelphia raised $313,691 during their annual St. Jude Cares for Country Kids Radiothon. The station’s on-air personalities broadcasted live from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. In addition, country artists like Jelly Roll, Sam Hunt, Parker McCollum and Cody Johnson called into the station to share their support and thoughts about what St. Jude Children’s Hospital means to them. XTU has raised over one million dollars for St. Jude over the past four years.
Date Posted: 12/18/2023
iHeartMedia Honolulu’s 92.3 KSSK raised more than $820,000 during the 17th annual Kapi’olani Radiothon For Kids. Funds benefited Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Hawaii’s only children’s hospital. Over the past seventeen years, the radiothon has raised more than $4.5 million for Kapi’olani.
Date Posted: 11/16/2023
WJBR-FM’s 2023 Help Our Kids Radiothon raised $323,278 to benefit Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. “Another successful Help Our Kids Radiothon on Mix 99.5 FM WJBR Wilmington Delaware for Nemours Children’s Hospital,” said station Program Director and Afternoon Drive Personality Eric Jonhson. “Over the past three years our team, loyal clients and listeners have raised over $1,000,000 for the kids.”
Date Posted: 10/2/2023
As part of Hearst Television’s Project CommUNITY, WVTM 13 in Birmingham, Ala., highlighted a program from a teacher in John S. Jones Elementary School called “Boys 2 Men.” Male faculty at the school gather monthly to teach students practical life skills. "Since I started teaching, I’ve always had a heart for the boys that don’t have fathers, who need a positive role model,” Matthew Lloyd told the station. “My dad passed away in 2009, and I use the values he passed on to me every day."
Date Posted: 8/28/2023
The tenth annual ‘Class Act School Supply Drive,’ hosted by Hearst Television’s WISN 12 and The Salvation Army raised $53,236 this year. The long-standing campaign puts essential classroom supplies into the hands of children in need across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Viewers of WISN 12 submitted donations online, sent money via text, and called in contributions through a phone bank. This initiative will help thousands of students who could use extra support prior to starting school.
“It’s heartbreaking to think that kids could be attending their first day and not have what they need to learn,” said Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN 12. “Thankfully, our viewers made sure that thousands of students in our area will not be put in that situation.”
Date Posted: 12/9/2022
KSHB 41’s community project Gift of Sole raised $100,800 to help buy shoes for over 1,300 young people in the Kansas City area. Including a week-long donation drive and an in-person gala, this year’s Gift of Sole doubled the money raised in 2021. Gift of Sole is a partnership between KSHB 41, the Boys & Girls Club of Kansas City, the Urban Ranger Corps and the Scripps Howard Fund.
“The generosity and willingness from our audience to stand behind this project for yet another year means so much to me and our community,” said evening anchor Kevin Holmes. “The money raised will help so many more kids than I could have ever imagined. I’m very blessed and tremendously grateful to the station and the people of Kansas City for rallying behind this effort.”
Date Posted: 11/21/2022
Michigan radio station Cars 108, owned by Townsquare Media, raised more than $80,000 for Hurley Children’s Hospital with the “Let’s Make Miracles” radiothon. Money raised will go to meal vouchers, child life items, and more. "This is really to help with those things that are above and beyond general medical care," said Cars 108 morning co-host Lisa Marie. “Every dollar really makes a difference.”
Date Posted: 8/26/2022
Eastern Iowa’s 98.1 KHAK, owned by Townsquare Media, raised $136,270 in a two-day radiothon to benefit University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Listeners heard stories from the families touched by the hospital’s work and heard about the care they provide. An annual tradition since 1997, the radiothon has raised more than $3.4 million for the children treated by the hospital and their families.
Date Posted: 8/19/2022
Atlanta, Ga.’s WSB-TV, owned by Cox Media Group, collected nearly 1,600 backpacks of school supplies to help area children start the school year. The 19th annual Stuff the Bus drive benefited the Children’s Restoration Network, which serves 130 foster care and group homes.
Date Posted: 8/19/2022
Volunteers from Hearst Television-owned Baltimore, Md., station WBAL TV 11 spent a day of service at their hometown’s Horizon Day Camp. The camp serves children with cancer and their families and their siblings through day camps, year-round programs and recreational activities in hospitals – all for free.
"What we do is just help return childhood, which in some cases, has been taken away from these kids," said Mark McElrath, the Baltimore camp’s executive director. "Every day is about just helping the kids develop their friendships, developing interpersonal skills, confidence and having a whole lot of fun, forgetting about some of the other challenges that they are experiencing.”
Date Posted: 8/19/2022
WDSU News, a Hearst Television station in New Orleans, La., donated 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students in a recent drive. The Student Connection School Supply Drive was part of WDSU’s overall Reopening Schools day of coverage, dedicated to informing students, parents and teachers. All morning long, WDSU provided the latest information regarding the 2020-2021 school year and aired a half-hour special presentation, “Reopening Schools: The Real Test,” examining the unique challenges students, parents and teachers face as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
“WDSU is proud to serve our community," said WDSU President and General Manager Joel Vilmenay. "We know so many in Southeast Louisiana are challenged right now. It’s not only our responsibility but our privilege to help our neighbors as we all continue to navigate through these very difficult times. I would also like to thank our partners Cox and Walmart who immediately answered the call to assist us with purchasing and providing supplies to help our students prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.”
Date Posted: 7/21/2022
Backyard Dreams, a charity from Mid-West Family Broadcasting’s WAYY Sports Talk 105.1 and The Dan Kasper Show, made a $1,000 donation to a local elementary school in Eau Claire, Wis., for playground equipment. Backyard Dreams is an organization to provide and promote opportunities for anyone to have a chance to play and to help raise awareness for those in need. The station raised donations from listeners and events like the Kasper Classic Golf Outing.
Date Posted: 7/21/2022
A radiothon from Audacy-owned EL ZOL 107.9 in Washington, D.C. raised $246,720 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. "This is an incredible undertaking for a radiothon day and in this economy, it is a testament to the response our audience shows to our EL ZOL 107.9 brand and our on-air talent,” said Brand Manager Candy Citron. “We are so blessed to have such an amazing audience that surprises us day after day with their love and support.”
Date Posted: 7/7/2022
The St. Louis area’s 105.7 The Point, owned by Hubbard Radio, set a new record for the Donny Fandango 28-Hour Radiothon during its 12th annual event. The station raised $68,224 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. On-air personality Donny Fandango broadcast for 28 hours straight, playing listener requests to raise funds.
Date Posted: 7/7/2022
Miguel and Holly from iHeartMedia Charlotte, N.C., station HITS 96.1, will lead a new partnership with Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital to promote an annual radiothon starting this December.
“Radio serves as a lifeline for local communities and brings them together for great causes like this,” said Chadwick “A.J.” Hausknecht, senior vice president, Programming, iHeartMedia Charlotte. “The Charlotte community always comes together, and this will be no exception.”
Date Posted: 7/1/2022
Nationally syndicated radio show The BOB & TOM Show kicked off the summer with The BOB & TOM Show’s Pop-Up Comedy For A Cause in Indianapolis, ind. This benefit raised $12,000 to send kids to summer camp.
“It was great to be back in the beautiful Irving Theater with stars of The Bob & Tom Show and an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd,” said Tom Griswold. “We raised more funds than ever with this year’s one-night show, and that means more kids get to go to summer camp. Thanks to the tremendous support of our fans who came out for a night of comedy and fun, the treasured childhood experience and great American tradition of summer camp will be a reality for local kids.”
Date Posted: 6/10/2022
The 24th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon from iHeartMedia radio stations in Albany, N.Y., raised $314,000 for the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med.
“We are grateful for the overwhelming generosity shown by our community each year during Radiothon,” said Barbara E. Ostrov, MD, chief of service of the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital. “That support, along with the dedication of our sponsors and great media partners at iHeartMedia Albany, helps ensure that we can provide the best care possible for all of our young patients.”
“It is with a deep commitment to our community that iHeartMedia has continued its partnership with Albany Med and the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital this year to help raise funds and awareness of needs at the hospital,” said Howard Greiner, Area President for iHeartMedia. “All of us at iHeart want to do our part and we’re thrilled for the success of this year’s Radiothon.”
Date Posted: 5/31/2022
Bold Gold Media’s 11th Annual Thunder 102 and 104.5 Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon raised $61,729 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2022. Over the years, this event has raised over $600,000. “This type of fundraiser is truly what local radio is all about, connecting the community with an amazing cause,” said Dawn Ciorciari, general manager of Bold Gold Media NY Operations.
Date Posted: 5/20/2022
Townsquare Media’s I-95 classic rock radio station in Bangor, Maine, raised $27,000 in a radiothon for the Children’s Miracle Network. Local radio personalities shared stories of hope, courage and inspiration from local kids, their families and Medical Center staff all to encourage listeners to become change makers.
“It was a solid $10k over what we had hoped in our wildest dreams,” said the station’s Jason Stewart to listeners who donated. “And all of us involved can’t thank you enough for what you did.”
Date Posted: 5/13/2022
The annual fundraiser from Hall Communications-owned WOKO to benefit the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, The Big Change Roundup for Kids, raised $347,000 in 2022.
Dr. Lewis First, Chief Pediatrician at UVM Children’s Hospital said, “Our (medical) staff is committed to the best care possible for all kids. The money raised by WOKO’s number one listeners will add the touches that will take away a child’s pain, take away a family’s fear and will SAVE CHILDREN’S LIVES! Thank you WOKO for your unending commitment to our community and we can’t wait until next year!”
Date Posted: 5/12/2022
On May 2, 93.3 WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show personality Kathy Romano hosted her 13th annual Kathy’s Cuts event to benefit Wigs for Kids.
The event produced 68 hair donations to benefit the non-profit organization, which helps children “look like themselves” and live their lives. Fourteen hair stylists donated their time to cut and style donors’ hair. TruBeauty Concepts of Southampton, Penn., supplied all the products used as well as a gift bag for each donor.
“It’s truly a community effort,” added WMMR-FM Promotion Director Eric Simon. “The salons and stylists, as well as Kathy, TruBeaty and Dunkin, come together to do something that makes a difference in a child’s life. The radio station is a voice to get the word out, and the listeners step up to make the donation. WMMR is very proud to be a part of something very special.”
Date Posted: 5/4/2022
Cumulus Media Albuquerque partnered with local breweries for the Rock and Brew Book Drive, benefited the Read to Me ABQ Network. Listeners who brought a book to donate to participating breweries got discounts along with the opportunity to support summer reading for the community’s children.
“We are thrilled to be working with such a great organization, and for the support of JPR Gravel and the participating breweries who have all pitched in,” said Cumulus Media Vice President and Market Manager Jeff Berry. “The single biggest predictor of high academic achievement is reading to children and making sure there are books in the homes of children across Albuquerque is of paramount importance to Cumulus Media.”
Date Posted: 4/6/2022
Townsquare Media-owned KICKS 105 in Lufkin, Texas, raised more than $113,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its March 2022 radiothon. This is a record for the station, which has raised almost $2 million for St. Jude during 25 years of radiothons.
Date Posted: 3/28/2022
Cox Media Group Tulsa stations have kicked off the 2022 Tulsa “St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway” fundraiser. The goal of the campaign is the largest ever: to raise $1.45 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
This year’s campaign has a target of 14,500 tickets sold, which is 1,500 tickets more than last year. Stations involved in the campaign include FOX23 (KOKI-TV), Mix 96.5 (KRAV-FM), and K95.5 (KWEN-FM).
The 2022 Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home is a modern farmhouse design 2,600 square feet, three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an open floor plan.
Date Posted: 3/25/2022
Cromwell Media raised more than $128,000 in its annual St. Jude Radiothon in Mattoon, Ill. Over the years, WMCI in Mattoon has raised more than $1.5 million for St. Jude.
Date Posted: 3/14/2022
The “B100 (WBYT-FM) St. Jude Radiothon” raised $321,425. The Elkhart, Ind., station’s footprint covers Indiana and Michigan. The fundraising effort included an outreach to schools to collect pennies, leading to two million pennies collected. B100 also featured numerous stories about the good work St. Jude has done over the years. This year’s total was a record for the radiothon, bringing the total amount raised to more than $6.3 million over the years.
Date Posted: 3/11/2022
Beasley Media Group Detroit’s Praise Network set a new fundraising record of $67,250 during its annual St. Jude Radiothon. The daylong fundraiser at the radio station featured music from St. Jude patients and their families, hourly challenges and inspiration with host Randi’s yearly cohost, Pastor Keenann Knox from Impact Church in Detroit.
Date Posted: 3/10/2022
Kingsport, Tenn., -based Holston Valley radio raised $515,000 for Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Stations 98.5 WTFM, 959 The Hog, Classic Hits 1027, and ESPN Tri-Cities took part in the event. The two-day radiothon wrapped up with a special live broadcast with the WTFM morning team of Steve Mann and Lynda Fontaine from the hospital in Johnson City, Tenn. This was the 10th year for the Radiothon which has raised almost $4 million in the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol TN/VA market.
Date Posted: 3/10/2022
94.7 WMAS, Audacy-owned station in Springfield, Mass., raised $226,926.50 in its 21st annual “94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital.” Over the course of two days, listeners pledged their support for the hospital. Holding fundraisers for local organizations is one of the many ways broadcasters give back to their communities.
Date Posted: 3/9/2022
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and all of the Nexstar Media Inc. television stations serving the state of West Virginia today announced that the Foundation will donate $25,000 to WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. The donation is part of the WVU Medicine Children’s Mediathon, a day-long fundraising effort, hosted by WBOY-TV (Clarksburg-Weston, WV), WOWK-TV (Charleston-Huntington, WV), WTRF-TV (Wheeling, WV-Steubenville, Ohio), WVNS-TV (Bluefield-Beckley, West Va.,) and WDVM-TV (Hagerstown, Md.).
All five Nexstar stations have partnered with the hospital since 2019, when the first mediathon was held, raising more than $1.8 million dollars to support the completion of the new 150-bed, nine-story WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. During the course of the mediathon, each Nexstar television station dedicates an entire day of television, web, and social media promotion to fundraising efforts on behalf of the hospital.
Date Posted: 3/4/2022
WDJX’s 13th annual "Radiothon for Norton Children’s Hospital" raised $102,649 over the course of two days. Listeners donated enough funds to purchase transport wagons, important pediatric medical equipment, NICU diapers and specialty iPads. The radiothon also helped fund end-of-chemo parties and provide each child in the hospital a teddy bear and other child life items.
Date Posted: 3/1/2022
Saga Communications stations in Charleston, S.C., raised more than $131,000 in a two-day radiothon benefiting The Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. All funds raised will go toward research, equipment, programs and care at the hospital, where no child is turned away regardless of ability to pay.
The Saga Communications group in Charleston includes: WAVF-FM (101.7 Chuck FM), WCKN-FM (92.5 Kickin’ Country), WMXZ-FM (Mix 95.9), WSPO-AM (Heaven 1390/100.1), WXST-FM (Star 99.7), WXST HD2 (99.3 The Box).
Date Posted: 2/24/2022
The people of Mid-Missouri came together to support the 16th annual 93.9 The Eagle Missouri Credit Union "Miracle for Kids Radiothon" in February. The radiothon raised $230,448 for the MU Health Care Children’s Hospital.
Date Posted: 2/22/2022
Connoisseur Media’s WFRE-FM in Frederick, Md., raised $481,244 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with its “Free Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon” in February.
“Our entire staff gave 110% over the course of two days, pouring their hearts and souls into this year’s event, because the need is so great and the kids are so special. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer, and the Frederick area came through in a big way to aid in that fight," said WFRE program director Andy Webb.
Date Posted: 2/22/2022
Cumulus-owned Nash-FM (KHKI) and Classic Rocker (KGGO) in Des Moines set a new fundraising record during their recent “Music Gives to St. Jude Radiothon.” For two days, Nash-FM and Classic Rocker shared St. Jude’s mission and encouraged listeners to pledge support. The community responded with $78,580 in donations.
Date Posted: 10/20/2021
The national If You Give a Child a Book… campaign, led by the Scripps Howard Foundation and supported by employees of The E.W. Scripps Co., members of the Scripps family and communities where Scripps, will distribute more than 200,000 books to kids in low-income households across the country this school year.
This fall, the campaign raised $840,657, equating to 168,131 books for nonprofits and Title I partner schools with high percentages of children from low-income families. A donation of $5 equals one book for a child in need. An additional 35,000 books will be distributed, due a generous donation from a corporate partner.
Date Posted: 10/15/2021
KOAT-TV, Hearst’s ABC affiliate in Albuquerque, is helping collect coats for children during its annual KOATs for Kids coat drive. The coldest temperature recorded in Albuquerque was minus 50 degrees in 1951. The coat donations are delivered directly to children in school districts and community centers.
KOAT has collected coats for more than 30 years, supporting the physical, emotional and social needs of children. This year marks a shift for the drive, starting earlier to expedite getting coats to children before the bitter cold sets in across northern New Mexico.
Date Posted: 10/10/2021
iHeartMedia’s Country WTQR Greensboro held its annual Stars and Guitars for St. Jude benefit show on Sunday, Oct. 10 at Cone Denim. Country artists graciously lent their talents to help out this very worthy cause -- Frank Ray, Chris Lane, Maddie and Tae, Jameson Rodgers, and Ray Fulcher.
Afterward, WTQR-FM’S PD JT Bosch said, "It was an amazing night of music with some of the best artists in Country, and it’s always great to help the kids at St. Jude!"
Date Posted: 9/29/2021
Travis Moon, program director of Cumulus’s KUBL-FM, Salt Lake City successfully completed his annual "Travis Moon Walk" -- an 87.5 mile journey from Provo to Ogden, UT, to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Moon announced that his generous listeners helped raise over $10,000 for this most worthy cause.
In a post on social media, Moon said, "In the last two years, the Travis Moon Walk for St. Jude has raised almost $24,000 to help in the fight so no child dies in the dawn of life. We live in challenging times and fundraising is extra challenged as we get through this pandemic. The generosity over the last week showed a fierce fight we all can agree on. Let’s kick cancer’s butt!"
Date Posted: 9/29/2021
iHeartMedia WDVE-FM Pittsburgh raised over $1 million during the 14th annual "DVE Rocks for Children’s Radiothon" in support of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
The radiothon, anchored by WDVE personalities Randy Baumann, Bill Crawford, Val Porter, Mike Prisuta, Michele Michaels and Chad Tyson, ran from September 22 through September 24. The hosts interviewed current and former patients and their families on-air, as well as UPMC Children’s staff to amplify their stories and the impact Children’s Hospital has in the lives in families.
Over the past 14 years, DVE Rocks for Children’s Radiothon has raised over $8.7 million to benefit UPMC Children’s.
Date Posted: 4/1/2021
Press Communications’ WKMK-FM in Monmouth-Ocean, NJ, raised over $133,000 during its annual "Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon," held in the last week of March. Since its inception in 2013, The Thunder 106 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Radiothon has raised over $954,000 for the research hospital.
Date Posted: 3/5/2021
Connoisseur Media’s WFRE-FM Frederick, MD raised an impressive $472,991 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the annual Free Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon.
WFRE Program Director Andy Webb said, "Our entire staff gave 110% over the course of two days, pouring their hearts & souls into this year’s event, because the need is so great & the kids are so special. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer, and the Frederick area came through in a big way to aid in that fight. Even in spite of such challenging economic times, I couldn’t be prouder of our on-air team, our management, our support staff, Team WFRE, and, of course, our incredible listeners who all did such an amazing job with their support of St. Jude."
Date Posted: 2/3/2021
Over the month of February, E.W. Scripps Company’s ABC affiliate KNXV-TV Phoenix is partnering with the Arizona Children’s Association to assist children in the state’s foster care system and the good-hearted people who care for them. Launched on February 1, the program is collecting donations to supply "Just For Me" bags, which provide necessary, comfort and personal care items to children entering foster care, and helps provide a sense of normalcy and comfort during a difficult transition.
The station is running segments throughout the month to spotlight the organization’s work and the impact of foster care on children in Phoenix and around the state.
Date Posted: 12/17/2020
iHeartMedia’s
WLTW-FM New York City wrapped up its third annual "Hope for the Holidays" Radiothon on December 17 and raised an astounding $1,222,737 to benefit Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone. The fourteen hour radiothon was broadcast from the iHeartRadio Theater with station personalities
Paul "Cubby" Bryant, Christine Nagy, Helen Little, Rich Kaminski,
Nina Del Rio and Jack Kratoville. The group encouraged listeners to donate in support of the hospital and the children undergoing treatment there.
Date Posted: 12/14/2020
Alpha Media’s KBAY-FM and KEZR-FM San Jose, Calif., held their annual Holiday Toy Drive on the weekend of December 6 to benefit foster children in Santa Clara County and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
"We set a very specific goal this year to get a gift for every one of the 600 foster children currently being served by Child Advocates of Silicon Valley," said the stations’ Content Director
Dave Numme.
Listeners donated more than $13,800 worth of toys and additional $4500 to fund the CASA program in Santa Clara County.
Date Posted: 12/11/2020
Bobby Bones and iHeartRadio’s "The Bobby Bones Show" raised $2.25 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its annual two-day radiothon that took place Dec. 3 and 4. Performances from a star-studded lineup included Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and more.
The award-winning syndicated radio show has raised more than $16.25 million overall for St. Jude since the radiothon’s inception.
Date Posted: 12/9/2020
Cox Media Group’s WSB-AM Atlanta, syndicated station personality Clark Howard and the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services partnered together to play Santa for more than 8,000 children in the state’s foster care system during the annual "Clarks Christmas Kids" event and toy drive. The station ran a special broadcast with Howard and other personalities on December 3 and 4 to educate and encourage listeners to participate.
Due to the pandemic, the event was moved to almost entirely virtual platform, with viewers able to purchase and donate gifts and toys online. The station also operated select in-person toy drops around Atlanta.
"I’m so grateful and impressed with the generosity of our WSB-AM listeners who in this pandemic year have made Christmas gifts possible for every foster child in 134 Georgia counties," said host Clark Howard.
Date Posted: 12/8/2020
Beasley Media Group’s Charlotte cluster raised $85,000 during the 9th Annual "Secret Santa Radiothon" on December 3 to benefit children at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
WBAV-FM, WKQC-FM, WNKS-FM, WPEG-FM and WSOC-FM broadcast the on-air radiothon starting at 6 a.m. Hosts from each station encouraged listeners to donate online to support the hospital.
“That was an amazing day of local radio,” said Beasley Media Group Charlotte Operations Manager John Reynolds. “Raising $85,000 in the middle of a pandemic speaks to the caliber of talent we have in our Charlotte cluster and the power of local radio! Thank you all for making Secret Santa a big success though all the hurdles we had to get here.”
Date Posted: 12/5/2020
CUMULUS Media’s Shreveport cluster raised $52,000 for stations’ annual radiothon on December 3 and 4 to benefit Shriners’ Hospital for Children. The KMJJ-FM, KQHN-FM and KRMD-FM radiothon is currently in its second year, and encouraged listeners to donate over the two day period. Children from the hospital
"To be able to partner with such an
amazing and special organization like Shriners Hospital for Children is so important and meaningful to us. We thank our listeners and sponsors for stepping up to help local kids through their generous donations and support," said Jay Michaels, operations manager of CUMULUS Shreveport.
Date Posted: 12/1/2020
TEGNA’s CBS affiliate KHOU-TV Houston, Texas and the TEGNA Foundation have partnered together to provide a grant to a local non-profit, Comp-U-Dopt, to provide tech equipment to students in need. The station also raised an additional $75,000 during its September 3 “Computers for Kids” telethon.
As virtual schooling continues, students without tech equipment are at a higher risk for falling behind. The program helps to bridge the digital divide and provide a valuable tool for families to access education and other online resources.
Date Posted: 12/1/2020
Saga Communications WKLH-FM Milwaukee raised more than $300,000 to benefit Children’s Wisconsin on December 1 during the newly created 12-hour event, "WKLH Giving Tuesday: A Holiday of Miracles."
“Our listeners really stepped up and together we were able to make our first Giving Tuesday: A Holiday of Miracles a great success,” said Morning Host Dave Luczak.
The station typically hosts "Miracle Marathon for Children’s Wisconsin" in May, which has raised over $26 million collectively. In a year of necessary pivots, WKLH and Childrens created a new event to air during Giving Tuesday.
Date Posted: 12/1/2020
Entercom’s WEEI-FM Boston raised more than $1.5 million for The Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute during the annual "Jimmy Fund Radiothon" on Giving Tuesday. The radio broadcast ran for 16-hours on December 1.
As part of the broadcast, the station dedicated its entire day of on-air programming to raising funds and awareness for The Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Programming included stories of hope and inspiration for a cancer-free future and featured interviews with pediatric and adult patients.
Date Posted: 11/25/2020
Midwest Communications’ WCJK-FM Nashville collected 748 bikes during the 10th annual "Bikes or Bust" holiday donation drive on November 20–23. Station employees, including station morning personality Moose, partnered with members of the United States Marine Corps to promote and oversee the donation site for all four days. The collected bikes will be distributed to local children by Toys for Tots during the holiday season.
Date Posted: 10/31/2020
WWIS Radio in Black River Falls found a way to share Halloween spirit in the community by hosting a drive-thru trick-or-treat event.
The station helped prepare goodie bags for the WWIS Radio and Hansen’s IGA Drive Thru Trick or Treat Event on Halloween.
There were also giveaways including gift certificates and coffee mugs.
Date Posted: 9/10/2020
Graham Media Group’s NBC affiliate WDIV Detroit aired a town hall on August 13 to highlight community concerns and answer questions regarding returning to school as the pandemic continues locally and nationally. The town hall was moderated by journalists Devin Scillian and Paula Tutman and featured local school district officials, teachers, parents, current students and state Representative Pamela Hornberger, chairwoman for the House Education Committee. Viewers were encouraged to submit questions prior to the town hall.
WDIV has continued their coverage of the developing issue as schools reopen across the state. On August 31, the station aired a primetime special entitled “Education 4 All” and has provided robust daily coverage on air and on the WDIV website.
Date Posted: 9/8/2020
Alpha Media’s WHBC-FM/AM Canton, Ohio, raised $186,000 during the annual “AultCare Wish-A-Thon” fundraiser on August 13th and 14th. The collected donations benefit Wishes Can Happen, a local charity that provides support and funding to children with life-threatening illnesses.
In order to maintain safe distancing and involve as many of the “wish families” as possible, the stations opted for a simulcast program that took place over 36 hours and did not require in-person participation from children or families.
Date Posted: 8/1/2020
Cox Media Group’s WSB-AM/WSBB-FM hosted a two day radio event in late July to raise money for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The 20th annual event raised more than $1.5 million.
In 20 years, the 95.5 WSB Care-a-Thon has raised more than $26 million to benefit research and family support services at the Aflac Cancer Center.
“This year’s fundraiser is one we’ll never forget because of the incredible financial strain coronavirus presented to our community of donors. I’m tremendously proud of the teams at 95.5 WSB and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for their work adapting this year’s effort to become ‘virtual’ as a result of the pandemic,” said Drew Anderssen, Director of Branding and Programming, Cox Media Group.
Date Posted: 3/14/2020
Binnie Media’s WFNK-FM and WTHT-FM Portland, Me., raised more than $383,000 during the annual 15th annual “Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital Radiothon,” held March 12 - 14. Due to the mounting concern of coronavirus, the stations had to move the event from the hospital to the studio. Station staff also ran every aspect of the radiothon, from broadcast to the phone banks, because no outside volunteers were able to enter the building. Despite challenges, the stations raised a record-breaking total.
Date Posted: 3/10/2020
Beasley Media Group’s WDMK-FM raised more than $66,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the “National Urban Radio Cares Radiothon” on March 5. During the event, on-air personality Randi Myles shared stories about children and families assisted by St. Jude.
Date Posted: 3/2/2020
Entercom’s KALC-FM Denver raised $1.4 million for the Children’s Hospital of Colorado during the 19th annual “Alice Cares for Kids Radiothon,” held February 5 - 6.
“Alice 105.9 listeners and community members who donate through the radiothon inspire all of us by creating healthier futures, giving more firsts to kids and families – first breaths, first words, first steps – and making a truly incredible impact on the lives of children,” said Children’s Hospital Colorado President and CEO Jennifer Roe Darling.
Date Posted: 3/2/2020
Entercom’s WWMX-FM Baltimore raised $1.4 Million in its 31st annual radiothon for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, held February 20 - 21.
“This funding will help our providers and staff provide world-renowned pediatric care and also help our pediatric patients feel like children at a time and in a place where it is anything but normal,” said Tina Cheng, M.D., M.P.H., Co-Director and Pediatrician-in-Chief, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Date Posted: 2/20/2020
Townsquare Media’s WKXW-FM Trenton, N.J., supported Special Olympics New Jersey during the annual “New Jersey Law Enforcement Community Polar Plunge” on February 22. The station broadcast on-location from the beach and interviewed Special Olympics athletes, event organizers and those taking a swim in the cold water. The event raised $2.5 million.
Date Posted: 2/15/2020
Cromwell Radio Group’s WPRT-FM Nashville partnered with local nonprofit PENCIL to donate more than $100,000 in cash and school supplies, including digital learning devices, to teachers and students on January 23. Money and supplies were collected in December as part of the station’s “Season of Giving” fundraising drive.
Date Posted: 2/15/2020
NRG Media’s KFGE-FM Lincoln, Neb., raised a record $93,000 during the 17th annual “St. Jude Country Cares for Kids Radiothon,” held February 5 – 6. Station staff and volunteers took donations and encouraged listeners to become monthly donors during the two-day broadcast event.
Date Posted: 2/14/2020
Cox Media Group’s KWEN-FM, KJSR-FM and Fox affiliate KOKI-TV Tulsa, Okla., raised more than $195,000 during the fifth annual “K95.5 St. Jude Radiothon” on February 6 – 7. The annual event has raised more than $750,000 in four years.
Date Posted: 2/14/2020
iHeartMedia’s WKDD-FM Akron, Ohio, raised $386,000 for Akron Children’s Hospital in a radiothon held February 13 – 14. All funds support patient care. The radiothon has raised nearly $12 million in 21 years.
Date Posted: 1/23/2020
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation donated $190,000 to help victims and communities recover following mass shootings and devastating tornadoes. The Foundation and Nexstar’s CW affiliate KDAF-TV Dallas donated $100,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation to benefit several area schools severely damaged by tornadoes that occurred in the late fall of 2019.
On behalf of NBC affiliate WDTN-TV Dayton, Ohio, the Foundation donated $60,000 to help those affected by tornadoes in spring of 2019 and the mass shooting that occurred on August 4.
On behalf of NBC affiliate KSTM-TV El Paso, TX., the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation donated $30,000 to benefit the victims of a mass shooting at a Walmart on August 3.
Date Posted: 1/23/2020
Townsquare Media’s WKXW-FM Trenton, N.J., collected over 7,000 stuffed animals during the month-long “Feel Better Bears” campaign, held November 23 - December 20. The New Jersey State Policeman’s Benevolent Association will distribute the stuffed animals to comfort children in emergency situations.
“The Feel Better Bears program is a testament to the positive impact local radio has in the community,” said Market President Ron deCastro.
Date Posted: 1/23/2020
iHeartMedia’s KOST-FM Los Angeles raised over $320,000 to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles during its fourth annual “Giving Tuesday Radiothon,” held on December 3. The 12-hour radiothon, hosted by on-air personality Ellen K, included support from Jamie Lee Curtis, Jonas Brothers, LA Dodgers player Justin Turner, film director and producer Nigel Lythgoe, and Santa Claus. Over the last four years, KOST-FM has helped to raise over $600,000 to benefit CHLA.
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
iHeartMedia WLTW-FM New York City raised $519,000 during its second annual “Hope for the Holidays” radiothon on December 19 to benefit Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.
The station’s on-air personalities hosted a live broadcast from Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital. The event also featured performances by Elizabeth Chan, The Currents Choir, and The Alternate Routes.
“We are delighted to be part of such a monumental cause in New York City,” said Program Director Chris Conley. “We are honored to partner with Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital in supporting children and families in the metro area that are going through treatment. We look forward to continue to grow this partnership in the years to come.”
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
Cumulus’ Shreveport, LA., cluster distributed toys on December 21 to more than 300 children in need through its first-ever “Christmas Wish Toy Drive.” KRMD-AM, KRMD-FM, KQHN-FM, KVMA-FM and KMJJ-FM’s month-long toy drive culminated in a Christmas party for the children at the Cumulus Shreveport studios.
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
Scripps-owned NBC-affiliate WPTV West Palm Beach, Fla., held its 35th annual “Bill Brooks’ Food for Families Food Drive” from October 14 - November 22 and yielded 177,160 pounds of food donations. The food donated will help families in need in the local area. WPTV also collected 3,000 toys during a drive held on December 13 to benefit the United Way of Palm Beach County.
“We are so proud of the outpouring of support from the community during the 35th annual WPTV Food for Families Food Drive and 4th Annual Toy Drive,” said General Manager Lloyd Bucher. “These initiatives are incredibly important to WPTV and our community, and the giving nature of our viewers makes a tremendous difference.”
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
Entercom’s New York cluster partnered with WhyHunger on November 26 to raise a record-breaking $285,100 as a part of the 34th annual “Hungerthon” donation drive and auction. The all-day broadcast aired on WFAN-FM/AM, WCBS-AM, WINS-AM, WCBS-FM, WNYL-FM, WNEW-FM and WNSH-FM, as well as on their digital platforms. Auction items included a visit to the Entercom New York, an autographed Bruce Springsteen guitar and a VIP concert experience with Billie Eilish.
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
Cumulus-owned WXMX-FM and WGKX-FM Memphis raised nearly $800,000 for children’s medical care during two holiday season fundraisers.
WXFM-FM raised $315,800 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during a radiothon held December 12 - 13. WGKX-FM raised $465,700 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Memphis during a radiothon held November 1.
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
Hall Communications’ WKOL-FM Burlington, V.T., raised a record-breaking $203,000 during the 21st annual “Camp Ta-Kum-Ta-Thon” fundraiser held December 9 – 13. The total raised will allow 75 children with cancer to attend a specialized summer camp at no cost to their families.
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
Entercom’s KALV-FM Phoenix, raised over $116,000 for Valleywise Health Foundation during the station’s inaugural “LIVE 101.5 GIVE-A-THON,” held December 16 - 17.
“Valleywise Health is a staple within the Phoenix community and we are proud to support them with LIVE 101.5’s first on-air fundraiser,” said Market Manager Dave Pugh. “The organization has been in our community for over 140 years and ensures that every patient receives exceptional care, without exception. Our team is on a mission to inform residents of this amazing resource right in our backyard and we look forward to continuing to support them.”
Date Posted: 1/22/2020
Hubbard’s WTMX-FM Chicago raised $119,140 during “Holiday Hugs for Kids,” a month-long fundraising campaign for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital held November 30 - December 20.
“It’s great to see the impact radio can make locally to assist a world-class facility like Lurie Children’s Hospital through our Mix Kids campaign,” said Director of Marketing Dave Karwowski.
Date Posted: 1/21/2020
Hubbard-owned KSTP-FM Minneapolis held on December 13 its 21st annual “KS95 for Kids” radiothon and raised $774,000 to benefit Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
On-air personalities Crisco, Dez, and Ryan hosted the 12-hour event, which included a performance by an 8,500-person choir at the Mall of America. The money supports local kids with chronic illness and childhood cancer.
Date Posted: 1/20/2020
Cumulus-owned WWWQ-FM and WKHX-FM Atlanta raised $218,000 for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in the 5th annual “Making Miracles Radiothon,” held December 12, and the New Country Making Miracles concert on December 14. The stations have raised more than $1 million since the event’s inception.
Date Posted: 1/3/2020
Univision radio stations in 15 markets raised $4.7 million during this year’s “Promesa y Esperanza” radio event, held December 5 – 6 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Univision encouraged thousands of listeners to become Angels of Hope by donating during the two-day radiothon.
Date Posted: 12/30/2019
Capitol Broadcasting’s WRAL-FM Raleigh, N.C., raised over $604,000 during the 25th annual radiothon for Duke Children’s Hospital on December 17 - 18. The 25-hour broadcast was hosted by morning personalities Kyle Smelser, Bryan Lord and Sarah King. The annual radiothon is the largest fundraiser of the year for the hospital. WRAL-FM has raised over $18 million for the kids at Duke Children’s over the past 25 years.
Date Posted: 12/30/2019
Beasley Media Group’s six Southwest Florida radio stations partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation of Lee County to host the 2nd annual Beasley Bike Drive on December 10. WXKB-FM, WJPT-FM, WRKX-FM, WWCN-FM, WRXK-HD2 and WJBX-AM collected 947 bikes and $17,750.
Date Posted: 12/20/2019
Entercom’s WDOK-FM Cleveland raised $250,000 for University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in a radiothon on December 6. WDOK has raised over $3.1 million since 2012.
“We’re proud to support UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and its mission to make miracles happen for children and families every day,” said Senior Vice President and Market Manager Tom Herschel. “Our listeners and entire staff came together with the great team at the hospital to make this radiothon successful and I’m incredibly proud of everyone’s generosity.”
Date Posted: 12/18/2019
Beasley Media Group’s WLLD-FM Tampa, Fla., collected more than 830 bicycles, four full storage containers worth of toys and over $42,900 in cash and gift cards to benefit the Children’s Home Network in Tampa on December 6 – 14. Morning show personality Orlando Davis lived on the toy tower, an outdoor platform elevated 30 feet in the air, for eight consecutive days to encourage donations for the annual drive.
Date Posted: 12/16/2019
Cumulus’ KSCS-FM Dallas raised $178,000 in its 6th annual “Cook Children’s Radiothon” on December 14. In six years, the event has raised $1.2 million to help the families serviced by Cook Children’s.
Date Posted: 12/16/2019
Beasley’s WMGC-FM Detroit collected $40,000 in new toys during “Gello’s Big Top Toy Drop,” held December 6 – 13. Morning Personalities Gello and Joanna camped out in a tent for seven days to promote the toy drive. Donated items will be distributed at Lady Jane’s Wicked Awesome Wishes and Ronald McDonald House in Detroit.
Date Posted: 12/15/2019
iHeartMedia’s KAJA-FM San Antonio raised $547,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its “Cares for Kids Radiothon,” held December 12 – 14. In 11 years, the radiothon has raised $5.8 million.
Date Posted: 12/15/2019
Cox Media Group in Houston raised nearly $477,000 during its 16th annual radiothon, held December 12 - 13 to benefit Texas Children’s Hospital.
“Giving back to our community means more to everyone at CMG Houston than just about anything else we do. Our on-air talent and behind-the-scenes crew worked 30-plus hours over two days, fighting through fatigue, tears, and pain, to help raise money for pediatric research and care,” said CMG Houston Director of Operations Johnny Chiang. “Today, TCH patients and their families are a little better off because of our team, and there are no words to describe how proud I am of them.”
Date Posted: 12/15/2019
Cumulus-owned WABC-AM New York City raised $205,000 on December 13 in its “Radiothon for the Kids,” which broadcast live from Cohen Children’s Medical Center. The money raised will go directly to Cohen Children’s Medical Center for patient care, equipment and pediatric research. The money will also support the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Program, which uses technology, play, art therapy, music therapy and pet therapy to reduce stress for children and their families facing hospitalization and illness.
Date Posted: 12/15/2019
iHeartMedia’s WRIT-FM Milwaukee raised $252,000 during its Wish-A-Thon, held December 12 - 13 to benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. Over the last 11 years, WRIT’s radiothon has raised over $1.7 million.
“We’re so proud of the entire 95.7 BIG FM team, as well as our wonderful partners at Make-A-Wish, for another incredible Wish-A-Thon,” said Program Director Brett Andrews. “This year, we combined our on-air, digital, and social media assets to raise money for these amazing children and their families.”
Date Posted: 12/14/2019
Howard University’s WHUR-FM Washington, D.C. collected more than 1,200 toys during its 17th annual Toy Drive, held December 14. The toys were distributed to children by non-profits, including the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Shepherd’s Cove Shelter, Bright Beginnings, Sisters4Sisters, and the Prince George’s County Family Justice Center. WHUR added Women’s Wing as a recipient after thieves stole thousands of dollars in toys from the organization’s truck.
“Without WHUR, the holidays would be very bleak for hundreds of children. We are truly thankful that WHUR steps up to the plate every year to make sure the holiday season is joyous for our children,” said Denise McCain, Director of the Prince George’s County Family Justice Center, a non-profit supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Date Posted: 12/12/2019
Cumulus-owned KJJY-FM Des Moines raised more than $140,000 in the “Two Days of Compassion” radiothon on December 11 and 12. Donations benefit Variety’s Compassion Fund to help alleviate the stress and financial burden a family faces while their child is hospitali
On-air personalzed.
ities, including Hatfield & McCoy, Tony Conrad and Chad Taylor, along with Jacob Beals, helped collect over $140,000 in support of critically ill children and their families in Central Iowa.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
The Beasley Media Group cluster in Charlotte raised over $175,000 from its eighth annual Secret Santa Levine Children’s Hospital Radiothon, held December 5. The event was broadcast live from the hospital.
Date Posted: 12/10/2019
Sinclair-owned Fox affiliate KSAS-TV and MyTV affiliate KMTW-TV Wichita, Kan., co-sponsored the “Polar Xpress” Child literacy fundraiser for Child Start. The event raised $24,000 for children’s literacy and Child Start, a local early childhood development non-profit. Over 200 people attended the “Polar Xpress” dinner and fundraiser, which featured visits with Santa, a holiday item auction and a book drive. The evening was hosted by KSAS anchor Jasmine Haynes.
Date Posted: 12/7/2019
Spanish Broadcasting System’s KRZZ-FM San Francisco raised over $490,796 during the 11th annual “La Raza Radiothon” on December 6 and 7 for the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
“From the radio leadership to the DJ’s energy to the social media coordination, the success of the event was only made possible by the hard work and dedication from each staff member,” said General Manager Christian De La Cruz. “One hundred percent of the money raised will go back to helping the patients and families at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals in Oakland and allow us to care for all children in the Bay Area, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.”
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
Entercom’s KLOL-FM and Telemundo’s KTMD-TV Houston raised $408,000 to benefit Texas Children’s Hospital during its ninth annual Mega Radiothon, held December 5 – 6. The live broadcast was hosted at KLOL’s studio and televised by KTMD-TV. All funds raised benefit Texas Children’s Hospital.
“I am thankful to our listeners that helped us achieve our goal,” said Entercom SVP and Market Manager Sarah Frazier. “Texas Children’s Hospital delivers selfless, admirable work and we are honored to be able to contribute to their efforts of providing medical resources for children in the community.”
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
Connoisseur Media-owned WPLR-FM’s New Haven, Conn., popular morning team, Chaz & AJ, raised over $162,000 in toys and cash for local children’s charities during their annual toy drive on December 6.
The fundraiser featured musical performances from Living Colour, Paul Nelson Band and the students of the Rock House School. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, “Chasing Classic Cars” host Wayne Carini and the local mayors from Bridgeport, New Haven and East Haven appeared as guests during the event.
“The amount of generosity from our listeners today was incredible,” said Chaz. “We are going to make a lot of kids happy this holiday season.”
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh’s WKST-FM collected 70 school buses worth of new unwrapped toys during the 16th annual Stuff-A-Bus toy drive, held December 2 - 6 to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. On-air personalities Mikey, Bob, Tall Cathy, and Scottro hosted a live broadcast to encourage listeners to donate toys.
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
Cumulus Media-owned WZPL-FM Indianapolis raised a record-breaking $839,638 during the station’s 23rd annual "Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon," held December 5 - 6. The station played listeners’ song requests in exchange for a donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Over the last 23 years, WZPL has helped raise more than $7.5 million for Make-A-Wish.
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
iHeartMedia Charleston, S.C.-area stations WEZL-FM, WSCC-FM and WXLY-FM raised over $176,000 in its 12th annual “Cares for Kids Radiothon” to benefit Medical University of South Carolina Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The two-day event, held December 5 - 6, featured on-air personalities and more than 40 inspiring stories from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital patients and their families.
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
Beasley Media Group’s WYUU-FM Tampa, Fla., raised a record-setting $174,715 during the 10th Annual “Promesa y Esperanza” Radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on December 5-6.
“It is with events like the St. Jude radiothon that radio stations and media outlets can apply their reach and messaging power to do something incredibly meaningful,” said WYUU-FM Program Director Nio Encendio.
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
Midwest Communications-owned KELO-FM, KRRO-FM, KTWB-FM and KQSF-FM Sioux Falls, S.D., raised $278,000 during the 14th annual “Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon for Kids,” held December 5 - 6 to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital. The stations broadcast live for 36 hours from the lobby of the hospital.
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
iHeartMedia’s Boston-area stations WBWL-FM, WTBU-FM and WRNX-FM raised $531,000 for local communities and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on December 5-6. The iHeart Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon was broadcast live on all three stations and featured an in-studio performance by Morgan Evans.
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
iHeartMedia’s WMIL-FM Milwaukee raised over $238,00 during the annual radio for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, held December 5 - 6. On-air personalities encouraged listeners to donate on-air and online throughout the two-day event. Over the last three years, the station has raised almost $700,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Date Posted: 12/6/2019
iHeart Media’s WAVW-FM Port St. Lucie, Fla.,, exceeded last year’s total in the “Country Cares for St. Jude Radiothon,” raising more than $43,000 in an event held December 5 - 6.
Date Posted: 12/5/2019
Bonneville’s KOSI-FM Denver, Colo., raised $294,043 for the Denver Ronald McDonald House during a live 12-hour broadcast on December 5.
“Our entire staff is very proud of our incredibly generous listeners who opened up their hearts to help assist families with housing while they focus on the health of their child,” said Program Director Jim Lawson.
Date Posted: 12/3/2019
Bonneville’s KOIT-FM San Francisco raised $110,783 to assist children in the Bay Area on Giving Tuesday, December 3. The donations collected during the second 2nd annual “Cares For Kids Radiothon” benefit UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.
Date Posted: 12/3/2019
Entercom’s WOGL-FM Philadelphia raised $257,000 in the 18th annual “Loves Our Kids Radiothon,” held December 3 - 4. The money benefits Children’s Miracle Network patient care programs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
“On behalf of the entire Children’s Hospital community, I would like to thank the WOGL team, and their loyal listeners, volunteers, and sponsors for their ongoing support,” said Madeline Bell, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “The programs funded by radiothon donations make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their families, and each year we look forward to raising awareness of these very important services.”
Date Posted: 11/6/2019
Hubbard Broadcasting’s KNUC-FM Seattle raised more than $260,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the station’s Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon event on December 5 – 6. St. Jude initially challenged the station to raise $250,000, which the station exceeded by $10,000. In addition to the money raised, KNUC secured 667 new pledge partnerships for St. Jude.
Date Posted: 10/3/2019
About 350 radio stations around the country have raised $25 million in the last year for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, according to this letter from Chris Boysen, senior vice president, field development at St. Jude to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. The money raised funds research and enables St. Jude to care for more than 8,000 young cancer patients each year, without ever sending families a bill.
“[It is] a powerful testament to the power of radio stations to affect positive change in the communities they serve,” said Boysen.
Date Posted: 9/23/2019
Hearst’s NBC affiliate WBAL-TV Baltimore packed 300 backpacks with the Baltimore Ravens for the “Huddle for 100” community service day on September 23. With members of the team, nearly 40 Hearst employees packaged donations for the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools. The initiative asks participants to dedicate 100 minutes of community service in celebration of the 100th NFL season.
“WBAL-TV is proud to work with our WBAL News Radio and 98 Rock colleagues for the Baltimore Ravens Huddle for 100 day of community service,” said WBAL-TV President and General Manager Dan Joerres. “We’re excited that our hours of community service will benefit local students.”
Date Posted: 5/7/2019
Alpha Media’s WFL-FM Fredericksburg completed its 11th year of their St. Jude radiothon in March. WFLS listeners raised $135,479 in 2 days.With the help of listeners and sponsors, the station broke its previous fundraising records.
Beth Vickers, Market Manager, said, "It’s a privilege to lead a team of individuals who are passionate about helping others. Alpha Media Fredericksburg broke last year’s record and raised over $135,000.00 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A special thank you to our community and our listeners who were so generous with donations. Results like this make a difference!"
Date Posted: 5/7/2019
Alpha Media’s WIBW-FM and KTPK-FM Topeka hosted their annual Country Cares Radiothon on February 14 and 15 in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Thanks to a strong community of devoted local listeners, the stations raised more than $81,000, a record-braking amount.
Market Manager, Larry Riggins siad “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a special place in the hearts of our Alpha Media Topeka staff. We have been raising money for St. Jude since the very first Radiothon in the early ’80s and we’ll continue to do so until childhood cancer no longer exists. Thank you to our dedicated staff and our thousands of loyal listeners without whom this would never be possible.”
Date Posted: 5/6/2019
Hearst’s ABC affiliate WISN-TV Milwaukee announced on March 26 that for the fourth consecutive year, they have partnered with Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney|ABC Television Group and First Book for the “Magic of Storytelling” campaign, providing 8,000 books to four organizations in the area. WISN, with support from Kettle Moraine Heating & Air Conditioning, delivered the brand new books to children at the Penfield Children’s Center, Woodlands East School, and Next Door Foundation in Milwaukee, along with Greater Waukesha Literacy in Waukesha.
“These books will open kids up to a world of wonder, possibility and imagination,” says Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN 12. “They’re on an important journey toward discovering the power of reading. It’s very rewarding that we get to play a small part in that.”
This initiative has provided roughly 31,500 brand new books to children in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine counties since 2015.
“The Magic of Storytelling is a nationwide effort that has a significant impact locally,” says Ben Lorber, director of programming and public affairs for WISN 12.
Date Posted: 5/6/2019
NRG Media’s KRNY-FM Kearney, NE raised $301,528 through their radiothon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, held March 28 and 29. This marks the third consecutive year that over $300,000 has been raised in a radio metro market with only 120,000 people 12+.
Date Posted: 5/6/2019
Sinclair’s FOX affiliate KSAS-TV Wichita donated college baseball tickets to League 42. League 42, named in honor of the great Jackie Robinson, is a youth baseball league comprised primarily of inner-city players, ages 5 - 14. Many of the players had never even had the opportunity to play baseball before. FOX Kansas donated tickets to the youth to attend a Wichita State Baseball game in late April.
Date Posted: 3/31/2019
Cox Media Group’s KWEN-FM Tulsa raised a record $185,850 during a radiothon, held March 7 - 8 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. KWEN highlighted the stories of St. Jude patients and their families during the live broadcast. Sister station KJSR-FM also broadcast the radiothon and Fox affiliate KOKI personalities helped man the phone bank. In six years, they have raised over $500,000.
“We are humbled and honored to have played a role in helping advance treatments for young patients,” said KWEN Director of Programming and Branding Matt Bradley.
Date Posted: 3/31/2019
Entercom’s WWMX-FM Baltimore raised a record $1.3 million in its 30th annual radiothon, held February 21 – 22 to benefit Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. In 30 years, WWMX has now more than $23 million.
“For thirty years, our friends at the radio station have helped capture the world of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and brought it to listeners throughout Baltimore and beyond,” said Tina Cheng, Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Date Posted: 3/31/2019
Gray’s NBC affiliate KVLY and CBS affiliate KXJB Fargo, N.D., collected more than 500,000 airline miles for Make-A-Wish North Dakota through its “Wishes in Flight” drive on February 28. The airline miles will help the non-profit grant wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Seventy-five percent of wishes involve travel for the patient and their immediate family.
Date Posted: 3/4/2019
Entercom’s KALC-FM Denver raised $1.35 million during the “Alice Cares for Kids Radiothon,” held February 13 - 14 to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Children’s Hospital Colorado. In 18 years, KALC has raised more than $24 million.
“Each year, we are amazed by the outpouring of generosity from the community during the Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids Radiothon,” said Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation President and CEO Jen Darling.
Date Posted: 3/1/2019
NRG Media’s KFGE-FM Lincoln, Neb., raised $91,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its 17th annual radiothon held February 7 – 8. The record-breaking event featured inspiring stories from families who never have to pay to receive pediatric cancer treatment.
Date Posted: 3/1/2019
Zimmer Radio Group’s KTXY-FM, KSSZ-FM, KCLR-FM and KATI-FM Columbia, Mo., raised $253,000 during the 13th annual “Miracles for Kids” radiothon, held February 21 – 22 for MU Women’s and Children’s Hospital. On-air personalities and staffers shared personal stories and spoke with families and hospital staff to encourage listener donations.
Date Posted: 2/22/2019
Cumulus Media’s WBWN-FM, WJBC-AM, and WBNQ-FM Bloomington, Ill., raised $103,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the 11th annual “Country Cares for St. Jude” radiothon on February 14 – 15. “This is a tremendous accomplishment for our community and our stations to beat last year’s figure by more than $7,000. Our community looks forward to this event every year,” said Program Director Dan Westhoff.
Date Posted: 2/15/2019
Saga Communications-owned KDXY-FM in Jonesboro, Ark., partnered with Gray Television’s ABC/NBC affiliate KAIT-TV to raise over $374,000 for Make-A-Wish on February 15th. Saga’s six-station Jonesboro Radio Group cluster encouraged listeners to donate at any of Saga’s 17 designated outdoor roadblocks, give to a school fundraiser, or call in a pledge during the 13-hour event. KDXY has raised over $6 million for Make-A-Wish over the last 21 years.
Date Posted: 12/31/2018
Capitol Broadcasting’s WRAL-FM Raleigh raised $402,000 during its 24th annual radiothon for Duke Children’s Hospital, held December 12 - 13. In total, WRAL-FM has raised $18.1 million for the hospital.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Alpha Media’s KUPL-FM Portland, Ore., raised $250,000 during a radiothon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on December 7-8. Since 2009, KUPL has raised over $1.2 million for St. Jude.
“To say I’m proud of this team is an understatement,” said Content Director MoJoe Roberts.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s WMIL-FM raised over $225,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in a radiothon held December 6 – 7. “The FM106.1 team is so full of passion and love for the kids of St. Jude and the listeners respond each year in such a big way,” said Market President Colleen Valkoun.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
iHeartMedia’s KGB-FM, KHTS-FM, KIOZ-FM, KLSD-AM, KMYI-FM, KOGO-AM, and KSSX-FM San Diego raised $263,000 for Rady Children’s Hospital in a radiothon held December 12 - 13.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Community Broadcasters’ WHWY-FM Fort Walton Beach, Fla., collected a record 2,000 bicycles for Toys for Tots during its eighth annual “Bikes or Bust,” held November 30 – December 3. Afternoon host Bo Reynolds lived on a 30-foot platform for four days, despite heavy rain, to raise awareness. Four hundred bikes went to the area most impacted by Hurricane Michael.
“Each one of these bikes represents a child that on Christmas morning is going to wake up and have something that they otherwise wouldn’t have,” Reynolds said. “If we can make their Christmas just a little brighter, that’s what we set out to do.”
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Cox Media Group’s (CMG) KKBQ-FM, KGLK-FM, KHPT-FM and KTHT-FM Houston raised $625,000 during a radiothon held December 13 – 14 for pediatric cancer research, patient care and education at Texas Children’s Hospital.
“Giving back to our community means more to everyone at CMG Houston than just about anything else we do. Our on-air talent and behind-the-scenes crew worked 30-plus hours over two days, fighting through fatigue, tears, and pain, to help raise money for pediatric research and care,” said Director of Operations Johnny Chiang. “Today, TCH patients and their families are a little better off because of my team, and there are no words to describe how proud I am of them.”
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Faith Communications’ KSOS-FM Las Vegas and Hope for Prisoners held a Christmas party on December 13 for 50 families with an incarcerated parent, knowing that 70 percent of kids with incarcerated parents end up in a similar situation. Each family had its own living room Christmas experience with dinner, gifts, music, and a live, decorated Christmas tree. The Nevada Department of Corrections ensured that incarcerated parents could surprise their kids.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Entercom’s WLZL-FM Washington, D.C. raised $442,000 on December 7 during its annual Children’s National Radiothon. WLZL has raised more than $4 million for the hospital in 11 years.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Entercom’s KLUC-FM Las Vegas collected $500,000 and filled 37 semi-trucks with toys, including 8,757 bikes during the 20th annual “98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive.” Morning host Chet Buchanan lived on a platform 30 feet high from November 29 - December 10 to raise awareness. On the fifth morning, Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys dressed as St. Nick for the St. Nick Kissing Booth.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
WBWL-FM Boston raised $458,000 in the “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon” held December 7-8. The event featured interviews with patients, a call from recording artist Russell Dickerson, and an in-studio performance from Tyler Rich. WBWL has raised over $1 million for St. Jude in three years.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Entercom’s WDOK-FM Cleveland raised $224,000 during its Rainbow Radiothon for University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital on December 7. The event has raised over $4 million in 16 years. “I’m thrilled that we are able to showcase how much our community cares for this worthwhile cause.” said Entercom Cleveland Senior Vice President and Market Manager Tom Herschel.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Alpha Media’s WPBG-FM Peoria, Ill., raised $246,450 during the “Drive for Miracles” held December 6 -7 for the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois. In 18 years, WPBG has raised more than $4 million dollars for the full-service hospital that treats all children, regardless of their ability to pay.
“This has become a true labor of love for all of us,” said Market Manager Mike Wild. “It’s a genuine passion that is wonderfully supported by our generous listeners and an outstanding philanthropic community!”
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Entercom’s WZPL-FM Indianapolis raised enough money during its 22nd annual “Request-A-Thon,” held December 6-7 to allow the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant wishes for 90 children.
Date Posted: 12/19/2018
Entercom’s KFRG-FM Riverside, Calif., raised $321,000 for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in its 17th annual “K-FROGGERS 4 Kids Radiothon” on December 5. In total, KFRG has raised $6.7 million to support hospital room improvements, including new beds and sleeper chairs for parents.
Date Posted: 12/14/2018
Cumulus-owned WNSH-FM New York raised $154,000 for Children’s Miracle Network during its live “Miracle for the Kids” broadcast on December 14.
“This is one of the most magical days of the year at NASH FM 94.7,” said Program Director John Foxx. “Our community comes together and gives so much hope, love, and support to those who need it the most, the families of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.”
Date Posted: 12/1/2018
Cumuls’ KLIF-FM Dallas morning show host Ed Wallace of the “Wheels with Ed Wallace” raised $46,000 during the 30th annual “KLIF Kids Toy Drive,” held December 1. Bikes, toys and monetary donations from this event benefited Charles Nash Elementary in Fort Worth and the MLK Learning Center in Dallas.
Date Posted: 11/30/2018
Summit Media’s WQNU-FM Louisville and its “Dingo in the Morning” show collected over 2,500 bikes for the Salvation Army and Toys for Tots during its “Bikes or Bust 2018.” To draw attention to the drive, personalities Dingo and Magic Mike lived on scissor lifts 40 feet in the air from November 15-18, despite freezing temperatures. In three years, WQNU has collected over 6,000 bikes.
“The power of radio is alive and well, so use it to make a difference!” said Dingo.
Date Posted: 10/2/2018
Several radiothons supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during the week of September 3:
Date Posted: 10/2/2018
E.W. Scripps’ ABC affiliate KNXV-TV teamed up with Earnhardt Auto Centers throughout the month of September for the “Recycle Your Bicycle” campaign, which renovates used bikes to donate them, like-new, to Arizona foster children. During a phone bank held September 26, they collected $22,355 for bike supplies like tubes, tires, new seats and cleaning supplies.
Date Posted: 9/30/2018
Hubbard’s WTMX-FM Chicago, Ill., raised $1 million during its 19th annual radiothon for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital. During the week of August 20, on air personalities Eric Ferguson, Melissa McGurren and Whip hosted the five-day “MIX Kids for Lurie Children’s,” which culminated with a live broadcast and check presentation in a garden on the 11th floor of the hospital.
Date Posted: 9/4/2018
Wheeler Broadcasting’s WSLC-FM Roanoke, Va., raised $136,000.
Date Posted: 9/4/2018
iHeartMeadia’s KSSK-FM Honolulu raised $289,000.
Date Posted: 9/4/2018
CBS-owned KTVT-TV Dallas / Ft. Worth raised $200,000 for Children’s Cancer Fund during a “Tug of War” event held August 11. During the event, teams including the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers competed in a friendly match up of east vs. west. Read more about the day of family fun here.
Date Posted: 9/4/2018
Entercom’s Greenville, S.C., cluster (WYRD-FM, WTPT-FM, WFBC-FM, WFBC-FM, WROQ-FM, WORD-AM WSPA-AM/FM) raised $238,000.
Date Posted: 9/4/2018
Alpha Media’s WHBC-AM/FM Canton, Ohio, raised $213,000 in the “Wishes Can Happen” radiothon held August 9 – 10. Families with sick children shared how their lives were touched by granted wishes, such as princess birthday parties, meeting celebrities, shopping sprees, room remodels, backyard swing sets, Disney experiences and trips to New York City, the San Diego Zoo, and Arizona dude ranches. Special tributes were made for children that didn’t survive their illnesses.
Date Posted: 9/4/2018
Radio stations that held radiothons in August for the Children’s Miracle Network’s Hospitals include:
- Entercom’s Greenville, S.C., cluster (WYRD-FM, WTPT-FM, WFBC-FM, WFBC-FM, WROQ-FM, WORD-AM WSPA-AM/FM) raised $238,000
- Wheeler Broadcasting’s WSLC-FM Roanoke, Va., raised $136,000
- iHeartMeadia’s KSSK-FM Honolulu raised $289,000
Listen to Audio
Date Posted: 8/3/2018
Bonneville’s KIRO-FM Seattle won a Murrow award for its story “Homeless Girls Join Their First Girl Scout troop at Mary’s Place.” Mary’s Place, a Seattle homeless shelter, hosts Girl Scout meetings on Wednesday nights, providing many girls with their first opportunity to participate in scouting. The troop welcomes girls of all ages, from four to 18. A 13-year-old scout said that through the troop, she has learned to be kind, respect others and to refrain from bullying. “Kids just want to have a sense of normal,” said Tanita Horton, one of the troop’s leaders. “I think that this certainly brings some of that to them.”
Listen to the story here.
Date Posted: 8/1/2018
Rincon Broadcasting’s KIST-FM and KSPE-FM raised almost $96,000 through their eight annual radiothon, held in mid-July. The event surpassed last year’s total by more than 21 percent. The money raised will help Cottage Children’s Health Center to open their renovated and expanded pediatrics hospital with a state-of-the-art design and equipment.
Date Posted: 8/1/2018
Entercom’s WLZL-FM Washington D.C. has raised a record-breaking $357,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in a radiothon held July 19. In three years, the station has raised more than $800,000. Acting Program Director Candy Cintron praised the team effort from on-air talent, the promotions department and volunteers who answered phones.
Date Posted: 7/26/2018
The SuperTalk Mississippi radio network raised $315,000 in its sixth annual radiothon on July 26 to benefit the Palmer Home for Children, a faith-based residential care organization. This year’s record-breaking event brings the six-year total to more than $1.2 million.
Date Posted: 7/3/2018
CBS Television Stations’ KYW-TV Philadelphia held their 12th annual Alex Scott Telethon, a 14-hour on-air benefit for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, on June 14. The event raised a record $7 million for pediatric cancer research. Over its 12 years on-air, the event has raised nearly $32 million for the cause.
The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was started by four-year-old terminal cancer patient Alexandra Scott, who held a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer.
Date Posted: 7/1/2018
Sinclair’s Fox affiliate KSAS-TV and MyNetworkTV affiliate KMTW Wichita helped the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County (CACSC) raise over $31,000 in their annual Golf Tournament, held May 7. The event raised almost $10,000 more than last year. The money funds CACSC’s efforts to care for abused children and to increase public awareness about abuse, neglect, and trafficking.
Date Posted: 7/1/2018
The Johnjay and Rich #LoveUp Foundation presented 100 graduating eighth-grade foster kids with new Chromebook laptop computers. They partnered with an Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) pilot program geared towards closing the technology and education gap that children in foster care face. Nationally, fewer than 70 percent of foster youth graduate from high school. The students will participate in training on how to use the laptops and in the Phoenix Police Department’s Internet Safety program.
“This program is groundbreaking,” said #LoveUp co-founder Rich Berra. “Putting technology and training into the hands of these kids will pave the way for their education and their futures.”
Date Posted: 7/1/2018
Manship Stations’ ABC affiliate WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge raised $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the “Live St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Special” on June 10. All 10,000 tickets were sold in record time. WBRZ anchors Sylvia Weatherspoon and John Pastorek hosted the live event, which included interviews with St. Jude patients and their families, who never receive a bill for their care. Grand prize winner Dominique Banks won a brand-new 3,000 square foot home valued at $550,000.
Date Posted: 7/1/2018
Raycom Media’s Fox affiliate WXIX-TV Cincinnati raised $875,000 during the “St. Jude Research Hospital Dream Home” giveaway on June 8th. WXIX viewers could purchase a ticket to win a brand-new home. All proceeds went to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Families never pay for their child’s treatment at St. Jude and receive assistance with other expenses. WXIX ran a significant amount of on-air and social media promotion during two day-long “Sell-A-Thons” to encourage sales and tell the stories of children at St. Jude’s. In three years, WXIX has raised more than $2.5 million for St. Jude.
Date Posted: 6/28/2018
Beasley’s WNKS-FM Charlotte morning show took requests in exchange for donations during the seventh annual “Play Anything Day” marathon on May 23 to benefit the Levine Children’s Hospital. In addition to the marathon broadcast, local restaurant Peculiar Rabbit hosted a special “Play Anything Day Happy Hour,” with a portion of food sales benefiting Levine Children’s Hospital.
Date Posted: 4/13/2018
Beasley Media Group’s WMMR-FM personality Kathy Romano hosted her 11th annual “Kathy’s Cuts” on April 13 to benefit Wigs for Kids. The event produced over 123 wigs to benefit Wigs for Kids, a nonprofit organization that helps sick children achieve a sense of normalcy. “The radio station is a voice to get the word out, and the listeners step up to make the donation,” said Promotion Director Eric Simon. “It’s a proud moment for WMMR to be a part of something very special.”
Date Posted: 4/12/2018
Alpha Media’s KDLO-FM and KSDR-FM Watertown, S.D., raised over $115,000 for Children’s Miracle Network in a radiothon held April 12 - 13. The stations broadcast live each day for 12 hours and received promotional support from sister stations KIXX-FM and KWAT-FM.
Date Posted: 4/1/2018
In the most populated county in the station’s DMA, 4,500 children under the age of three live below the poverty line. Because state and federal assistance cannot be used to buy diapers, many of these children are forced to stay in the same diaper for days at a time. During the “ABC12 Diaper Drive,” the station reported live during the day’s newscasts and broke into programming to show people bringing donations of money and supplies. One of the station’s news anchors helped start the initiative 10 years ago, and eventually became a co-founder of the Flint Diaper Bank, a non-profit organization with no administrative costs. With the help of the initiative, the Flint Diaper Bank now helps deliver one million diapers to families in need each year.
Date Posted: 4/1/2018
KTXY’s 2017 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Radiothon marked the 11th year Zimmer Radio and Marketing Group has partnered with CMN and the Missouri University’s Children’s Hospital. In that time, the station has raised more than 2.3 million dollars to help benefit sick children in mid-Missouri. The 2017 Miracles for Kids Radiothon raised over $250,000, and the initiative has won numerous Corporate Awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association and is considered one of the top local radiothons by Children’s Miracle Network.
Date Posted: 3/31/2018
Alpha Media’s KYSM-FM and KEEZ-FM Mankato, Minn., held a two-day radiothon in March for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, raising over $77,000. The stations broadcasted live each day for 12 hours. Sister stations KRBI and KMKO also supported with additional promotional activities.
“Each year our greater communities continue to amaze with their generosity,” said Alpha Media Mankato Market Manager Bob Rose. “Year after year it’s a pleasure to say that Southern Minnesota residents are true believers in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital mission, evident by their enthusiasm to donate and become Partners in Hope.”
Date Posted: 3/31/2018
Univision Radio raised $4.3 million in 14 markets for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the “Promesa y Esperanza” (Promise and Hope) event, held February 1-2. Thanks to events such as this one, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Univision’s national event has raised more than $65 million for St. Jude over the years. The on-air push coincided with a social media campaign, #ThisShirtSavesLives, encouraging Univision listeners and staff share photos while wearing their “This Shirt Saves Lives” shirt from St. Jude.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Saga Communications’ KDXY-FM, KEGI-FM and KJBX-FM, and Raycom Media’s ABC and NBC affiliate KAIT-TV Jonesboro, Ark., raised a record $421,000 in the annual “Have-A-Heart Wishathon,” held February 16. In the event’s 20-year history, the stations have raised over $5 million for the Make-A- Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. The average wish costs about $8,000. “We’ve made Make-A-Wish a household word in this region,” said Saga’s Jonesboro President and General Manager Trey Stafford.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Neuhoff Media’s WXAJ-FM, WFMB-FM, and WDZQ-FM Springfield, Ill., raised $182,000 in the “St. Jude Cares for Kids Radiothon,” held February 15 - 16. Neuhoff Media has raised approximately $2 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the last 30 years. Host John Spalding has participated every year.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Alpha Media’s KLLL-FM Lubbock, Tx., raised $97,000 during the “36 Hours of Miracles” radiothon for Children’s Miracle Network, held February 21 - 22. In 20 years, the station has raised $3.9 million. “I am very blessed to have Sean Dillon and Jeff Scott lead our team for a cause in which we are all extremely committed,” said Market Manager Jay Richardson.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Scripps’ KTTS-FM Springfield Mo.. raised $161,000 during its St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Radiothon held March 1 – 2. During the event, listeners heard stories about how St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital impacts countless local families.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Cenla Broadcasting’s KRRV-FM Alexandria, La., raised $105,000 during its annual “Country Cares for St. Jude Radiothon,” held March 8 - 9.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Alpha Media’s WFLS-FM Fredericksburg, Va., raised $131,000 with their annual radiothon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, held March 1 – 2. The two-day radiothon culminated with a “Family Fun Festival” celebration on March 3.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
CBS-owned KYW-TV and CBS-owned CW affiliate WPSG-TV Philadelphia raised over $1 million in their ninth annual “Change the Luck of a Child” live telethon benefitting the local Ronald McDonald House Charities on March 27. The event featured on-air personalities from local CBS stations, including KYW-TV, KYW-AM WOGL-FM, WPHT-AM, WXTU-FM, sports talk WIP-FM, and WTDY-FM. Special guests included Eagles Cheerleaders, plus the 76ers Dunk Team, dancers and mascot Swoop. The event has raised more than $7.4 million since 2010.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Townsquare’s KKLS-FM, KMXC-FM, KIKN-FM, KSOO-AM, KYBB-FM Sioux Falls raised a record $329,000 for Sanford Children’s Hospital in the “Cure Kids Cancer” radiothon, held March 22-23. All proceeds benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
NBC-owned WCAU-TV and Telemundo’s WWSI-TV Philadelphia hosted a live phone bank on March 1 for families interested in providing foster care. During the two-and-a-half hour phone bank, recruitment experts from Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services and its 25 provider agencies answered questions in English and Spanish. “With nearly 6,000 youth in Philadelphia living in foster care at any given time, NBC10 and Telemundo62 are committed to raising awareness about the need for families to provide loving homes for these children,” said General Manager Ric Harris.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Entercom’s KALC-FM Denver raised $1.3 million for the Children’s Hospital Colorado in its 17tt annual “Alice 105.9 Cares for Kids Radiothon,” held February 8–9. In 17 years, KALC has raised more than $23.25 million to fund research and programs for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Midwest Communications’ WNCY-FM Green Bay raised $315,000 in its annual radiothon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, held February 8-9. In 21 years, WNCY-FM has raised nearly $5 million
Date Posted: 3/1/2018
Cumulus’ WMAS-FM Springfield, Mass., raised a record $245,367 in its Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon, March 6 – 7. WMAS has raised over $4.5 million since 2002. All proceeds go to the to benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital.
Date Posted: 2/28/2018
Holston Valley Broadcasting’s WVEK-FM, WTFM-FM, WRZK-FM and WKPT-FM Johnson City, Tenn., raised $395,000 for the only children’s hospital in the region during their sixth annual Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon, held February 26 - 27. Since its inception six years ago, the radiothon has raised more than $1,400,000.
“Our radio stations are always looking for ways to give back to our community,” said Holston Valley Broadcasting President David Widener. Since its beginning, the radiothon has raised more than $1,400,000.”
Date Posted: 2/1/2018
Alpha Media’s KBRJ-FM Anchorage raised $83,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its 22nd annual radiothon, held January 25-26. Over the past 22 years Alaskans have contributed over $1.9 million dollars to support life-saving research and care.
“This year we created the Heart of Hope, placing a sticky note with the name of every Partner in Hope on the window of the KBEAR Studio,” said Program Director Matt Valley. “So many names were added it became the Blob of Hope and filled the entire window!”
Date Posted: 2/1/2018
Alpha Media’s WCEN-FM Hemlock, Mich. raised $75,303 with the 15th Annual Moose Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, held January 25-26. In 15 years, the station has raised over $1 million in the radiothon.
“We’re always humbled by the generosity of Moose listeners, said Program Director Joby Phillips. “We always call this the two most important days each year at the station and our listener family has never let us down.”
Date Posted: 12/25/2017
iHeartMedia’s KBKS-FM Seattle raised $817,000 in a radiothon held on December 13. In 15 years, “Bender’s One Big KISS for Seattle Children’s Hospital Radiothon” has raised more than $15.7 million.
“This wouldn’t happen without the amazing Bender and Molly on 106.1 KISS FM,” said Michele Smith of the Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation board of trustees. “They have such passion for Seattle Children’s and I think it really shows in the way their listeners contribute to the hospital every year.”
Date Posted: 12/21/2017
Entercom Communications Corp.’s WUSN-FM Chicago partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to host a “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” two-day radiothon. The event raised $723,106 for treatment and elimination of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude.
Date Posted: 12/15/2017
Cumulus’s WNSH-FM New York held it’s “Miracle for the Kids” live broadcast fundraising campaign on December 15. The event raised a total of $113,638 benefitting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
Date Posted: 12/15/2017
Alpha Media’s KWHL-FM Anchorage collaborated with the U.S. Marines to host their 25th Annual “Toys for Tots” toy drive. Broadcasting live for the three-day event on December 13-15, the KWHL-FM on-air team collected thousands of toys and raised over $43,000 for Alaskan children.
“People don’t realize this drive isn’t just for Anchorage, but for the entire state of Alaska,” said KWHL-FM Program Director Brad Stennett. “The community really stepped up in a major way and we could not be more thankful."
Date Posted: 12/14/2017
Beasley Media Group’s WQYK-FM Tampa, Entercom’s WUSN-FM Chicago and Cumulus Media Inc.’s WIVK-FM Knoxville all partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to host “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” radiothons, raising funds for the treatment and elimination of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. WQYK-FM raised $300,620; WUSN-FM raised $723,106; and WIVK-FM raised $307,319.
Date Posted: 12/11/2017
Cumulus Media Inc.’s WIVK-FM Knoxville raised $307,319 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through their two-day “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” radiothon. Radio professionals from stations WIVK-FM, WNML-FM and WOKI-FM offered support, answering phones and recording donations throughout the radiothon.
Date Posted: 12/11/2017
Alpha Media’s KIAQ-FM, KXFT-FM, KTLB-FM, KKEZ-FM, KZLB-FM, KWMT-AM and KVFD-AM Fort Dodge held their “Bikes for Tykes” fundraiser November 28 – December 12. This year’s event collected 523 new bicycles to benefit Operation Christmas Church Women United and Upper Des Moines Opportunity. To date, Bikes for Tykes has collected over 3,500 bicycles for less fortunate children in the Fort Dodge area.
“It’s great to be able to receive so many donations so we can help less fortunate kids in our community have a wonderful Christmas,” said Alpha Media, Fort Dodge Market Manager Steve Grgossweiler. “Our staff worked diligently to get the word out and help raise donations of cash and brand-new bicycles. Once again, Bikes for Tykes was a complete success!”
Date Posted: 12/11/2017
Hearst’s ABC affiliate WCVB-TV Boston partnered with the Home for Little Wanderers to help holiday wishes come true for thousands of children and families through their “Big Wishes” gift drive, December 14-20. The Home for Little Wanderers makes a positive impact on over 7,000 lives each year through a network of services including behavioral health, therapeutic residential and special education, adoption and foster care. As a 25-year media partner of the Home for Little Wanderers, WCVB-TV held a day-long tel-event and aired a PSA to promote the “Big Wishes” gift drive.
Date Posted: 12/8/2017
Alpha Media’s KUPL-FM Portland, Ore., raised $207,410 with their fourth annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital radiothon on December 7 - 8. Numerous families and kids shared their stories during the live broadcast. “It takes teamwork to bring this event to life and through our collective efforts, we are that much closer to stomping out cancer,” said Content Director MoJoe Roberts.
Date Posted: 12/8/2017
Alpha Media’s WPBG-FM Peoria, Ill., raised $182,000 in its “Drive for Miracles” radiothon, held December 7 – 8. Morning show personalities Riley and Nancy Flagg broadcast live from the hospital. In 16 years, the event has raised nearly $4 million for the Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria, which serves children regardless of their ability to pay. “Several of our team members have personal experience with the Children’s Hospital of Illinois, so this is a genuine passion for all of us,” said Market Manager Mike Wild.
Date Posted: 12/8/2017
Beasley Media Group’s WMGC-FM Detroit launched its “Bikes for Kids” holiday collection with four live broadcasts on November 20. The station’s morning personalities BIGG, Foolish and Shay asked their listeners to donate new bikes to benefit local children this holiday season. With collections held on December 1, 8, 15 and 16, WMGC-FM was able to provide 130 new bikes to children in the community.
“There is nothing like the generosity and big hearts of the people of Detroit,” said WMGC-FM’s Morning Personality BIGG. “That has inspired us to weave our way into it. Giving a bicycle to kids in need for the holidays is a way we love to do it!”
Date Posted: 12/8/2017
Tribune Broadcasting Company’s WGN-TV Chicago held their 15th annual “Drive-Thru Toy Drive” on December 8. For the first time, WGN-TV partnered with Chance The Rapper’s youth empowerment charity, SocialWorks. The five-hour fundraising campaign collected a record 37,000 toys for children and families throughout Chicago.
Date Posted: 12/7/2017
Beasley Media Group’s WQYK-FM Tampa partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to host a “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” radiothon on December 7 and 8. The two-day fundraising event collected a total of $300,620 to benefit St. Jude.
Date Posted: 12/5/2017
Alpha Media’s WXMA-FM, WDJZ-FM, WGZB-FM, WMJM-FM and WGHL-FM Louisville, Ky., raised $131,000 during a radiothon for Norton Children’s Hospital November 16 – 17. The radiothon helps the hospital purchase equipment, expand care and develop life-saving research for more than 170,000 children yearly. “Norton Children’s Hospital is an integral part of this community and we are proud to partner with them,” said Market Manager Bill Gentry. “The entire Alpha Media staff once again went above and beyond all expectations and helped deliver some outstanding results.”
Date Posted: 12/5/2017
Raycom’s CBS affiliate WOIO and MyNetworkTV affiliate WUAB Cleveland partnered with local organizations to benefit thousands of children throughout Northeast Ohio. The seventh annual “Share your Holidays” fundraising event, held December 4-8, raised nearly a ton of non-perishable food items, over 2,000 coats and truckloads of new, unwrapped toys.
Date Posted: 12/4/2017
iHeartMedia’s WKST-FM Pittsburgh collected enough toys to fill 59 buses during the 14th annual “Stuff A Bus” drive, surpassing last year’s total of 57 buses. The new and unwrapped toys will benefit the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. KISS’ The Morning Freak Show’s on-air personalities Mikey and Bob, along with Tall Cathy and Scottro, broadcast live. Stuff A Bus received toys from individual listeners and their families, as well as local schools, public safety departments, and neighboring businesses.
Date Posted: 12/3/2017
Cumulus’s KPLX-FM Dallas raised $230,477 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during a series of events, November 30 - December 3. The station raised $215,000 during the annual “99.5 The Wolf’s Hunt for a Cure, Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® Broadcast,” held November 30 - December 1. On-air personalities shared heart-warming stories about the children and families assisted by St. Jude. KPLX raised an additional $15,000 on December 3, when 10 of today’s biggest country artists participated in the annual “10 Man Jam” acoustic guitar event.
Date Posted: 12/3/2017
Hearst’s ABC affiliate WCVB-TV Boston joined Spaulding Rehab Hospital and the Four Seasons Boston for the annual “Teddy Bear Tea” this December. Guests were invited to donate a teddy bear to be gifted to local Boston organizations that benefit children in need. Each year, the event collects over 5,000 bears for Boston area children, with over 100,000 bears collected to date. WCVB-TV anchor Emily Riemer helped distribute hundreds of bears to the pediatric patients at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston on December 21.
Date Posted: 12/3/2017
Community Broadcasters’ WBDR-FM and WOTT-FM Watertown, N.Y., raised $103,000 in a radiothon for Children’s Miracle Network, held November 1 - 2. The funds stay local, supporting services at pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. Since 2001, the stations have raised nearly $2 million. Jim Leven, Community President and CEO, said, “I’m so proud of Lance Hale and Johnny Spezzano, who have been hosting the CMN Radiothon for nearly 20 years, for their tireless help. The north country audience is amazingly generous and help us to fulfill our mission as Community Broadcasters.”
Date Posted: 12/1/2017
Hubbard Radio’s WIL-FM St. Louis exceeded their goal of collecting 10,000 toys in the “Bikes, Balls and Barbies” drive for the local Salvation Army. The 36-hour toy drive, held December 1 - 2, was broadcast live and on Facebook Live. The entire WIL-FM on-air staff participated and welcomed special guests, including Kim Hudson of Tribune’s Fox affiliate KTVI-TV.
“Hubbard Broadcasting continues to be the platinum standard for live, local talent with an unfaltering dedication to our community,” said Program Director Scott Roddy. “Bud and Broadway and the entire New Country 92.3 Home Team worked tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most: kids! I continue to be humbled by our community’s response and so grateful for our generous followers who made this happen.”
Date Posted: 12/1/2017
Beasley Media Group’s WPBB-FM Tampa morning personalities Chadd & Kristi held their 17th annual "Toys for Tots Toy Drive" on December 1. The all-day live broadcast encouraged donations, collecting tens of thousands of toys to benefit less fortunate families throughout the Tampa Bay community. “We are so excited to be doing our 17th annual marathon Toys for Tots Toy Drive because it is such an amazing day, knowing that through our listeners’ and partners’ help, we are putting smiles on thousands of kids’ faces right here in Tampa Bay,” said Morning Show Host and Program Director Chadd Thomas.
Date Posted: 11/30/2017
Raycom’s CBS Affiliate WTOC-TV Savannah partnered with the U.S. Marines for a “Toys for Tots” toy drive. More than doubling the number of toys collected by WTOC-TV last year, they collected over 1,200 toys this year. In total the U.S. Marines collected 29,000 toys, books and stocking stuffers across southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry this year to make the holidays a happier time for 23,000 kids.
Date Posted: 11/18/2017
Sinclair’s Fox affiliate KSAS-TV and MyNetwork TV affiliate KMTW-TV Wichita supported Child Start’s “The Polar Express” event on November 18. The stations distributed crayons, coloring sheets and brochures promoting Sinclair’s "Kids Click Cartoon" lineup. At the event, dozens of books were collected and nearly $5,000 was raised through a live auction (compared to $2,100 last year).
Date Posted: 11/4/2017
Beasley Media Group’s WSOC-FM, WNKS-FM, WPEG-FM, WBAV-FM, WBCN-AM and WSPK-FM Charlotte partnered with Hendrick Automotive Group and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina to fill 1,000 backpacks with eight nutritious, easy to prepare and ready to eat non-perishable meals to benefit local children in need. The groups gathered on November 4 at Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte. Nashville Big Machine Artist Brett Young performed at the event.
Date Posted: 11/1/2017
The TEGNA Foundation announced that its second round of community grants for 2017 will provide funding to 270 nonprofit organizations across Tegna’s 38 markets. Most grants are between $4,000 - $7,000. The grants foster education, economic development, youth programs, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. They also support programs that promote and celebrate the diversity. “These grants empower and help well-deserving nonprofit organizations address critical hardships in our local communities, assist those in need and help make a difference in many people’s lives,” said President and CEO Dave Lougee. “We are proud to support these organizations and, alongside our stations, look forward to working with them to serve the greater good of our communities.”
Date Posted: 7/27/2017
CBS-owned KYW-TV and CBS-owned CW affiliate WPSG-TV Philadelphia raised a record $6.5 million on June 8 during the 11th annual "Alex Scott Telethon" to benefit pediatric cancer research. In 11 years, the event has raised nearly $24 million. The live broadcast included personalities from KYW-TV, CBS Radio’s WOGL-FM, WPHT-AM, KYW-AM, WIP-FM, WXTU-FM and WTDY-FM, coaches from St. Joseph’s University and Temple University, plus mascots from the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and 76ers.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation evolved from four-year-old cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who held a lemonade stand in 2000 to raise money to help find a cure for childhood cancer. The annual “Lemonade Days,” when thousands of volunteers across the country host lemonade stands to fundraise.
Date Posted: 7/26/2017
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital recently sent this letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to let him know how appreciative they are for all the work that radio does for them. The letter states that radio stations across the country generated more than $20 million over the past year to help fight childhood cancer.
Date Posted: 7/18/2017
Beasley Media Group’s WSOC-FM, WNKS-FM, WKQC-FM, WPEG-FM, WBAV-FM, WBCN-FM Charlotte partnered with the Teen Health Connection to host the Youth to Youth Southern States Conference Extreme Skill Workshop on July 18. Krista Stout and Chele Fassig from Beasley Media Charlotte hosted a session entitled “Social Impact of Local Radio on Youth.” The goal of the all-day workshop was to teach the teens how local radio combined with social media has the unique power to enhance and strengthen community participation and create positive messages to help with cyberbullying, self-esteem.
Date Posted: 7/11/2017
Manship Stations’ ABC affiliate WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge stuffed four buses with nearly $40,000 worth of school supplies they collected during the 10th annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign, held July 12. The drive benefited many students and teachers, including those still recovering from the 2016 flood.
Date Posted: 6/28/2017
Legend Communications’ KGWY-FM, Gillette, Wyo.; KZMQ-FM, Cody, Wyo.; and KLGT-FM, Buffalo-Sheridan, Wyo., raised over $100,000 during their annual St. Jude Radiothons. In the past 11 years, the stations have raised more than $1.2 million. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is dedicated to saving lives and finding cures for childhood cancers.
Date Posted: 6/5/2017
Alpha Media’s KGNC-FM Amarillo raised $60,553 for the Amarillo Area Rotary Youth Baseball League in their 24th annual Charity Golf Classic, held June 5. To date, the Charity Golf Classic has raised $908,000.
Date Posted: 1/27/2017
Forever Communication’s WBVR-FM Bowling Green, Ky. raised $92,000 in its 25th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon, held January 26-27. In the radiothon’s 24-year history, WBVR has raised more than $2,000,000 to fight childhood cancer.
Date Posted: 12/29/2016
iHeartMedia’s WKST-FM Pittsburgh filled a record 57 buses with toys for U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. The 2016 Stuff-A-Bus campaign surpassed last year’s total of 52 buses filled.
Date Posted: 12/29/2016
Scripps’ ABC affiliate KNXV-TV Phoenix raised more than $1 million 15th annual "Operation Santa Claus" drive, held December 21. The funds benefit Military Assistance Mission (MAM), Ronald McDonald House, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) and St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. The month-long campaign concluded with a “human chain” of volunteers packing donations.
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Quincy’s NBC affiliate KTTC Rochester, Minn. collected a truck full of gifts for Christmas Anonymous on December 3. Gail Sauter, Vice President of Christmas Anonymous, said that the drive served more than 600 families – with about 1,600 children – this holiday season.
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Earls Family Broadcasting’s KOMC-AM/FM and KRZK-FM Branson, Mo. aired a news story about the local Salvation Army being $5,000 short on their goals. A listener heard the story and subsequently visited the Salvation Army thrift store with a check for the needed $5,000.
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Sinclair’s CBS affiliate KTVL-TV and Opus Radio’s KCNA-FM, KRVC-FM and KROG-FM Medford, Ore. collected 3,500 holiday toys for children and teenagers in the 9th Annual Community Toy Drive, held November 21 – December 19. This included 15 bicycles and helmets and hundreds of gift cards.
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Cumulus Media’s Nashville stations WKDF-FM, WGFX-FM, WQQK-FM, WWTN-FM and WSM-FM brought the community together on December 6 to create a "Toy Field" at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. The stations collected thousands of gifts during the 9th annual event, benefitting The Salvation Army’s “Forgotten Angel” program, which reached almost 9,000 people.
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Univision Houston distributed 1,500 toys to local families and children at the Univision Houston Fiestas Navideñas at PlazAmericas, held December 4. The event included activities, a visit with Santa, a tamale contest, magicians and music. Univision Houston also helped 50 children in the community through the Salvation Army’s “Angel Tree Program.”
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Tribune’s CW affiliate WGN-TV Chicago collected 15,000 toys during its 14th annual “The WGN Morning News Drive-Thru Toy Drive” on December 22. The five-hour event featured holiday entertainment, Santa Clause and an appearance by Jennifer and Julia Hudson.
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Alpha Media’s KWHL-FM Anchorage raised $36,000 for the United States Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. The three-day radiothon was held December 7 – 9.
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Gray Television’s CBS affiliate WSAW-TV and WZAW-TV Wausau, Wis., shattered records by raising more than $90,000 in its “Share Your Holidays” drive, held December 2 – 22. The campaign benefits the food pantries at The Salvation Army of Wausau and The Neighbors’ Place. The previous record was $63,432. In 14 years, the campaign has raised more than $500,000.
Date Posted: 12/27/2016
CBS Radio’s KLUC-FM Las Vegas wrapped their annual toy drive on December 13. The station collected 6,700 bikes and $442,669 in cash and gift cards.
Date Posted: 12/27/2016
Evangel Ministries WEMI-FM Appleton, Wi. collected more than 2,000 Christmas Care shoe box gifts in the 19th annual ‘Christmas Care’ drive, benefitting 35 local crisis programs and emergency rooms. Shelter staff and hospital emergency room workers watch carefully for patients who are in crisis or lack adequate clothing. A staff member at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Green Bay described one event: “A tall, elderly man who had fallen came in for our help and he ended up staying overnight. He was upset with the thought of spending Christmas in the hospital. There was a Christmas Care gift marked ‘for a tall man’, and we gave that to him. He was tearful - and told us it was the only present he had gotten in years - he was delighted by the gift, and said that this made his Christmas. Thank you!”
Date Posted: 12/16/2016
Fox-owned WTTG-TV Washington, D.C. and Make-A-Wish granted a wish to 5-year-old cancer patient Kaheem by having the Superhero Council ask for his help in saving D.C. on December 16. Kaheem spent the day riding in cop cars and fire trucks pursuing his dream of saving people and being a superhero. Station personalities and fellow superheroes cheered him on at all five stops during the all-day adventure, which included WTTG’s studios, Capitol Hill and the Newseum.
Date Posted: 12/2/2016
iHeartMedia’s WRIT-FM Milwaukee raised a record $293,500 during its eight annual Make-A-Wish® Radio-A-Thon, held December 1 - 2. Make-A-Wish grants wishes to children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. “95.7 BIG FM is proud to share stories of hope, courage, and holiday spirit during our Make-A-Wish Radio-A-Thon,” said Vice President of Programming Brett Andrews.
Date Posted: 10/20/2016
Alpha Media’s KOYE-FM Frankston, Tx. helped raise $92,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network during its fourth annual two-day radiothon. The radiothon was held October 20-21 and all proceeds were donated to local East Texas families needing medical assistance from the Children’s Miracle Network at Trinity Mother Frances hospitals and clinics. “KOYE has a fantastic staff and caring audience. We are proud that our listeners gave from their hearts in such a big way,” remarked KOYE Sales Manager Corinna Ruiz.
Date Posted: 6/2/2016
TeleSouth Communication’s WLAU-FM Heidelberg, Miss. raised $225,000 for the Palmer Home for Children on June 2 in the fourth annual SuperTalk Mississippi Radiothon. The radiothon nearly doubled last year’s total of $128,000. The donations keep Palmer House operational and able to provide food, education and counseling for more than 100 children who are currently staying at its two facilities.
Date Posted: 6/1/2016
Cox Media Group’s WHPT-FM Tampa Bay afternoon host Drew Garabo threw a party on June 4 for children battling cancer. At the event, he presented an iPad to 12 of the kids. The party concluded WHPT’s “Apple a Day” program in May. Morning host Mike Calta also helped raise over $13,000 through his show. “Children should have to worry about what video game they want to play, or how to ace a test, not about fighting for their life. I’m hoping that we can help them keep their mind occupied at such a challenging time,” Garabo said.
Date Posted: 5/19/2016
Gray’s CBS affiliate KOSA-TV Odessa, TX raised $1.1 million in a telethon held April 23-24 for the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center. The Center provides a variety of multidisciplinary services to children and adults in the community.
Date Posted: 5/4/2016
Univision Local Media’s annual "Promesa y Esperanza" (Promise and Hope) radio event, held April 7 – 8, raised $4 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Millions of Hispanic listeners tuned in as Univision Radio raised awareness for St. Jude’s life-saving childhood cancer research and treatment. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.
Date Posted: 4/7/2016
Cumulus’ WPRO-AM/FM, WWKX-FM and WWLI-FM Providence, RI raised $436,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital in its 11th annual radiothon, held April 7. In the past 11 years, the event has brought in more than $7 million.
Date Posted: 3/8/2016
Morgan Murphy Media’s CBS affiliate WKBT La Crosse, WI launched “The Compassion Project” after a viewer criticized anchor Jennifer Livingston for her weight, telling her she was a bad role model for her children and the community. Livingston’s on-air response went viral and triggered an unprecedented response in the community and across the country. This led to the creation of “The Compassion Project,” a coalition of local law enforcement, schools, healthcare and social service agencies. The alliance continues to meet regularly and has launched numerous local initiatives to address bullying.
Date Posted: 3/7/2016
E.W. Scripps’ ABC affiliate WKBW-TV Buffalo raised $1 million in the Variety Kids Telethon, held March 5 to benefit the Women and Children’s Hospital. The telethon featured Ashton Ross Smith, who battled a severe respiratory infection and pneumonia when he was six weeks old. Ross and countless other children are now thriving because of the care they received at the hospital.
Date Posted: 3/7/2016
Media General’s ABC affiliate WBAY-TV Green Bay raised $1.2 million in the 62nd annual CP telethon, held March 5-6. The telethon supports the CP Center’s programs for kids and adults with cerebral palsy and a range of disabilities. The organization serves about 2,000 families and is working to expand its services.
Date Posted: 3/4/2016
iHeartMedia’s KRYS-FM Corpus Christi, TX raised $51,000 for Driscoll Children’s Hospital in a radiothon on March 4. Morning show hosts Big Frank and CoCo broadcast live for 12 hours, with patients, parents, physicians and staff sharing their stories. In 14 years, the event has raised $818,500.
Date Posted: 3/4/2016
Midwest Communication’s WBFM-FM Sheboygan, Wis. raised $35,000 for St. Jude in a radiothon held March 10-11. St. Jude continues to be on the cutting edge of research into childhood diseases and also provides families with free, on-site housing while their children battle severe illnesses.
Date Posted: 3/3/2016
Sinclair’s ABC affiliate WTVC Chattanooga raised $1.2 million in the final telethon for Ronald McDonald House Charities, held March 5. For the past 20 years, the telethon has raised money to help families with critically ill children who are receiving medical treatment.
Date Posted: 3/2/2016
Cumulus’ WMAS-FM Springfield, Mass. raised $343,000 for Baystate Children’s Hospital in the 15th annual radiothon held March 3-5. Watch video.
Date Posted: 3/1/2016
Midwest Communications’ Wisconsin stations hosted successful radiothons for St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. WNCY-FM Oshkosh raised a record $274,000 in its 19th annual fundraiser, held February 11 -12. WDEZ-FM Wausau raised a record $163,000 for the children.
Date Posted: 2/27/2016
iHeartMedia’s KCCY-FM Colorado Springs raised more than $101,000 in its 10th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon, held February 25-26. During the two-day broadcast, iHeartMedia Country radio talent Bobby Bones and KCCY on-air personality Brian Taylor shared stories of children and families undergoing care at St. Jude. “This is just one more example of the influence that iHeartMedia and Y96.9 has in Southern Colorado and the great work we get to do every day with the power of radio,” said iHeartMedia Denver President Tim Hager.
Date Posted: 12/3/2014
Bonneville’s KOIT-FM San Francisco raised $110,783 to assist children in the Bay Area on Giving Tuesday, December 3. The donations collected during the second 2nd annual “Cares For Kids Radiothon” to benefit UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.
More than 2.47 million American jobs depend on broadcasting, and the local broadcast radio and television industry - and the businesses that depend on it - generate $1.17 trillion annually for the nation's economy.
This site is brought to you by the National Association of Broadcasters. We advocate for the nation's radio and television broadcasters.
