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“Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon” Raises Over $447,000


Topic: Neighbors in Need
Posted on 2/3/2023

Audacy raised over $447,000 to benefit Second Harvest Heartland during 830 WCCO’s “Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon.” The amount raised during the 14th annual radiothon held on February 2 brought the overall fundraising total to over $3.5 million since 2009. “Year after year, our fans open up their hearts to those in need,” said Jeff Gonsales, senior vice president and market manager, Audacy Minneapolis. “Lives are being impacted in significant ways, and we are incredibly grateful. WCCO’s long-standing partnership with Second Harvest Heartland means so much to us and to so many people who are helped by this community effort.”



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