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Rock 102 hosts raise over $236,000 in donations at the annual “Mayflower Marathon” to benefit the Open Pantry of Springfield, MA

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – For the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted their annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield’s Open Pantry. This year, the tradition returned to MGM Springfield for the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. Bax & Nagle broadcast for 52 hours while collecting non-perishable food donations for the Open Pantry of Springfield. As the Open Pantry continues to see growing demand for their services, the need for donations of non-perishable food items is constant. The outpouring of support from local residents and businesses (The Springfield Thunderbirds, Capitol Relocation and Logistics, XFINITY, Camping World of West Hatfield, Arment Trucking and many more) was unprecedented this year and helped to fill multiple trailers to raise over $236,000 in food and cash donations at MGM Springfield. This is a new record in the fundraiser’s 31st year.

 

Rock 102 Raises Over $234,000 in Donations at 30th Annual “Mayflower Marathon” Benefitting Open Pantry of Springfield, MA

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SPRINGFIELD, MA, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 – For the 30th consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted their annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield’s Open Pantry. This year, the tradition returned to MGM Springfield for the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. Bax & Nagle broadcast for 52 hours while collecting non-perishable food donations for the Open Pantry of Springfield. As the Open Pantry continues to see growing demand for their services, the need for donations of non-perishable food items is constant.

The outpouring of support from local residents and businesses was unprecedented this year and helped to fill more than five trailers and raise over $224,000 in food and cash donations at MGM Springfield.

Interview guests for this year’s Mayflower Marathon included famed television producer Mike Scully, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Trevor Rabin from the legendary rock band YES, comedians Tom Cotter & Kerri Louise, guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa & many more!

Additionally, the Springfield Thunderbirds hosted their second annual Mayflower Marathon Night on
Wednesday, November 22, 2023. They raffled off custom Bax & Nagle Thunderbirds jerseys and donated
profits from the 50/50 raffle. The drawings were able to bring in an additional $10,000 for the Open Pantry bringing our total over $234,000!