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Music Radio stations nationwide are doing good for their communities and engaging their listeners to help. This week’s roundup includes:
99.5 The Mountain in Denver successfully raised over $51,000 during its seventh annual “Project Sanctuary – Helping Heroes Heal Radiothon” held on Friday, November 15. The funds generated from this event will support Project Sanctuary, a non-profit organization committed to assisting military service members and their families in their transition to civilian life through therapeutic retreats.
Tulsa’s 102.3 KRMG marked a significant achievement during its 19th annual Stories of Light fundraising campaign, raising more than $326,000 for Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. This brings the total amount raised since the campaign began to over $5 million.
The 18th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, organized by Saga Communications’ Capitol Media Group in Springfield, IL, raised $120,700 for the Children’s Miracle Network and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital.
Cumulus Media Mobile’s 97.5 WABD partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast and local sponsors for its annual Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive. This initiative aims to combat food insecurity along the Gulf Coast, resulting in an impressive donation of over 3,000 pounds of food from the community. Additionally, the drive raised $5,250 to support these efforts further.
The 28th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive, organized by Saga Communications’ FM99 (WNOR) and 106.9 The Fox (WAFX) in Hampton Roads, achieved significant success this year. The event raised $342,750 and collected enough canned goods and monetary donations to provide over 914,000 meals to those in need.
iHeartMedia Denver’s 97.3 KBCO is set to launch the newest addition to its live performance recording series with “KBCO Studio C Volume 36.” This latest collection includes 18 live tracks captured in KBCO’s Studio C and will be available for purchase starting at 7 a.m. on December 7. Proceeds Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation, Boulder County AIDS Project, and Food Bank of the Rockies.
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