Topic: Youth-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 10/3/2016
iHeartMedia’s WDVE-FM Pittsburgh raised $605,000 in the annual radiothon for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. On-air personalities Randy Baumann, Bill Crawford, Val Porter, Mike Prisuta, Michele Michaels and Sean McDowell broadcast live from September 15- 17. “We want to thank WDVE and its listeners for their tremendous support,” said Greg Barrett, President, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. In its nine year-history, the event has brought in more than $4 million.
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