95.5 WSB raised $1.9 million during its annual Care-a-Thon for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta last week.
On July 27th and 28th, the Atlanta station welcomed former hosts Scott Slade and Clark Howard, as well as current hosts Mark Arum, Erick Erickson, Erick Von Haessler, and Shelley Wynter for the 23rd annual radiothon. In total, the event has raised more than $30 million since its inception.
“This event continues to be one of hope and generosity thanks to our big-hearted listeners and dedicated WSB Radio team. We are proud of our special partnership with Georgia’s top pediatric research center, Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta,” said Jaleigh Long, Vice President/Market Manager, Cox Media Group’s Atlanta Radio. “The mission to help children and their families fight cancer is so important.”
“The 95.5 WSB listeners are so compassionate and generous. For 23 years they’ve stepped up and donated to help the kids who need Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta,” added 95.5 WSB Director of Branding and Programming Ken Charles. “I’m so proud of the entire WSB team who worked tirelessly to make this year’s Care-a-Thon the biggest one yet. This is a labor of love for all of us.”
