The Broadcasters Foundation of America is celebrating the first annual Radio Giving Day today. The purpose behind the special day is to bring the radio community together to lend support to radio professionals in need of financial assistance due to a critical illness, accident, or disaster.
“We need to make sure everyone working in radio stations across America is aware of what we do,” said Tim McCarthy, Co-President of the Broadcasters Foundation.
“It’s a tragedy to think that one of our colleagues in need might qualify for aid but doesn’t know about us. We’re asking everyone in radio to spread the word, especially if they know someone who we might be able to help.”
The Broadcasters Foundation is inspiring radio groups and stations to install employee donation drives supporting Radio Giving Day. As a result, several media companies and radio station groups have already dedicated themselves to aiding the Radio Giving Day endeavor. Those interested in making a donation can do so by clicking here.
“We’re very grateful to the broadcast radio companies that have joined us in support of Radio Giving Day. To date, the Broadcasters Foundation has provided financial assistance to every radio broadcaster who qualified, and that is a track record we aim to maintain,” McCarthy added.
“The requests for aid continue to increase exponentially every year. We’re asking every radio and TV professional in America to consider a donation of any size on Radio Giving Day and help us help those in our industry who need it most.”
