Star 94 Raises over $1 million dollars for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in their first ever Cares for Kids Radiothon.
Last week, Star 94's morning show, Steve & Vikki and afternoon show, Cindy & Ray, helped Children's Healthcare of Atlanta raise $1,146,372 for this non-profit premier hospital. Over a 3 day period, listeners heard compelling stories of triumph and hope and called in to pledge their support. Radiothon is sponsored in over 250 cities across the country through Children's Miracle Network. In the 6 years Radiothon has been held, Star 94 raised more money than any other station in their first year.
ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) November 14, 2003 -
— The STAR 94 Cares for Kids radiothon, presented by Foresters, broke all records, raising $1,146,372 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in just three days. Organized by Children’s Miracle Network-Atlanta, this event broke the fundraising record for first-time Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) radiothons across the country; there are currently more than 200 such events nationwide. The previous record, $850,000, was set in Chicago three years ago.
During the course of the broadcast on Nov. 6-8, STAR 94’s Steve and Vikki, and Cindy and Ray met many patients, families and Children's Healthcare staff members who shared their inspiring stories. Their accounts prompted thousands of Star 94 listeners to open their hearts and make pledges. One listener in particular, Bruce Weiner, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing for Concord Confections (maker of Dubble Bubble bubble gum), pledged $50,000 on the first day of Radiothon. On Friday, he came to the hospital to present his check, but, saying his wife encouraged him to “dig a little deeper,” handed Steve and Vikki a check for $100,000.
Money from the STAR 94 Cares for Kids radiothon will benefit ChildrenÂ’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a nonprofit organization. Listeners who still want to lend their support should visit www. star94.com to make an online gift to ChildrenÂ’s.
About Star 94
WSTR-FM, previously known as WQXI, has been a member of the Atlanta community since 1966. WSTR-FM, Star 94 is a Jefferson-Pilot Communications Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferson-Pilot Corporation, an insurance and financial services company. Beginning with its first radio station in 1934, JPCC now boasts 17 radio stations, all in top 50 markets. Jefferson-Pilot Communications Company is based in Greensboro, NC.
About ChildrenÂ’s Healthcare of Atlanta
ChildrenÂ’s Healthcare of Atlanta enhances the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education. With 430 licensed beds in two hospitals and more than 18,000 annual hospital admissions visits, ChildrenÂ’s is one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country. ChildrenÂ’s is recognized for excellence in cardiology, cancer treatment, transplant services and many other pediatric specialties. As a nonprofit organization, ChildrenÂ’s benefits from the generous philanthropic and volunteer support of our community and state, enabling us to enhance services and programs for children and their families. To learn more about ChildrenÂ’s Healthcare of Atlanta, visit the Web site at www. choa. org or call 404.250.kids.
About ChildrenÂ’s Miracle Network and Foresters
Children's Miracle Network—the alliance of premier hospitals for children—is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals across North America. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. Children’s Miracle Network fundraises year-round with events such as Radiothons and raises awareness of the vital work of children’s hospitals with Foresters Champions Across America/Canada. These programs are generously supported by Foresters, a 125-year old financial services organization that measures success not only by its financial strength but also by the positive impact it has on children. To donate or to learn more, go to www. choa. org/cmn (http://www. choa. org/cmn). To learn more about Foresters, visit www. foresters. biz.
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