HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The first ever “Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon” raised just over 25-thousand dollars as the 12-hour event ended. According to Erin Chandler with UVA Health Children’s Hospital, the fundraiser surpassed the 25K mark in the final hour, raising $25,613 dollars.
100 percent of the proceeds will go to support programs not billed at the hospital, such as support for parents with food and housing during their child’s stay at the hospital and travel expenses for treatments. The money also helps fund the purchase of much needed equipment.
Chandler said 138 gifts (text, phone, website) were received and averaged $100.92. Chandler added that these numbers are preliminary and said they track donations via text and web overnight and will have a final amount soon.
This is the first Radiothon held by the Harrisonburg Media Group and promoted over its 8 stations.
Support was also given by many local businesses including Dairy Queen and Acupuncture Medical Center.
