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Capitol Media Group hosts 18th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon

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(SPRINGFIELD, IL) – The Capitol Media Group hosted the 18th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital!  The event took place last Thursday and Friday, where air talent from 103.7 WDBR, 101.9 The Wolf (WLFZ-FM), and 93.9 FM / 1240AM WTAX broadcast live all day for each of the two days.  Blake Stadel, Dina Michaels, Mikee Connolly, Joey McLaughlin, and Sarah Smerz interviewed doctors, nurses, patient families, and donors during the Radiothon.

The Radiothon raised $120,700 this year.  Listeners and the business community came together again and contributed to the total.  Capitol Media Group VP/GM Chris Bullock said this is one of his favorite efforts that his team is involved with.  “The stories of how many children are helped each and every year is so heart-warming.  We have such a treasure right here in Springfield that is a great resource for babies and children all over Central Illinois, and the Central Illinois community is so gracious every year.  I’m extremely proud of our team for another amazing year!”

St. John’s Children’s Hospital is a special place for children and their families. They ensure  children have access to the best medical care possible, close to home.  St. John’s Children’s Hospital is designed to have all the resources needed for every step of a families’ journey.

Capitol Media Group has helped raise over 2 million dollars since 2003 for the Children’s Miracle Network and St. John’s Children’s Hospital.

 

 

Radiothon raises over 25K for Childrens Hospital

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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.

Annual ‘Day of Thanks’ at WSNY Raises $113,847

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COLUMBUS, OH – WSNY, Sunny 95’s “Day of Thanks” raised $113,847 on Friday, November 17th that will benefit our local Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the On Our Sleeves Movement for
kid’s mental health! This is all listener and sponsor driven!
WSNY listeners & sponsors have raised over $8million over 37 years of hosting a radiothon
annually. This year, not only did we want to continue our fundraising tradition, we wanted to
also raise much-needed awareness around the stigma of kids’ mental health topics – because
kids don’t wear their thoughts on their sleeves. To do so, in conjunction with our presenting
sponsor Tim Hortons, we introduced a yearlong campaign that highlighted monthly
conversation starters on different mental-health challenges facing families today. The goal is to
break stigmas, understand mental health needs, and teach skills to boost mental health &
wellness.
The radiothon was hosted by “Sunny This Morning’s” Stacy McKay, Dino Tripodis, Greg
Hansberry, & Clark Donley, plus PM Driver Miss Lisa. The hosts welcomed an incredible line-up
of patient families and guest interviews including Nina Day, wife of The Ohio State University
football coach, Ryan Day! The Days have adopted the On Our Sleeves movement and been
high-profile voices for the campaign since its inception in 2018.