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WCHR-FM Host "Boards" on Billboard


Topic: Community-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 1/14/2016

Townsquare Media’s WCHR-FM Tom’s River, N.J. raised $119,000 for Ocean of Love Foundation. During the fundraiser, DJ Andy Chase spent five days braving the elements and living on top of a billboard to raise awareness of the Foundation. Currently, 53 families affected by childhood cancer receive support from Ocean of Love. Watch this video showing fire trucks pull up to Andy’s billboard with sirens blaring to donate $9,500. Listen to audio and watch video of Andy coming down from the billboard.



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