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KBKS-FM Seattle Telethon Collects $804,000 for Children’s Hospital


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

iHeartMedia’s KBKS-FM Seattle raised $804,236 for Seattle Children’s Hospital on December 17. "The impact of ’Bender’s One Big KISS’ over the past 14 years has been so significant to Seattle Children’s for so many reasons," said Seattle Children’s Hospital Chair Michele Smith. "Bender and Molly in the Morning and the 106.1 KISS FM listeners have raised awareness of the hospital’s needs, given the patients a voice to share their incredible stories with the community, and is one of Seattle Children’s largest fundraisers. We have been so lucky to have this incredible partnership that has had such an impact on so many lives."



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