Sanford’s Midwest Communications Radiothon For Kids Breaks Records
This is what happens when a community comes together and answers the challenge that was aired during the Midwest Communications Radiothon For Kids…$301,535 gets raised!
It's Shannon with her newest friends Renner and Jerzey!!!
Posted by KELO FM on Friday, December 8, 2017
All was running smoothly on the first day, which was aired on Big Country 92.5 KTWB, 101.9 KELO-FM, Q 95.7 and 103.7 KRRO. Then, this happened…
If you can donate 50 cents a day, it could turn into $50,000! Please check this out:
Posted by KTWB on Friday, December 8, 2017
On the morning of the second day, we were issued a challenge…if at least $25,000 more than last year were raised, a donor (who wanted to remain anonymous) would add an additional $50,000.
The radio stations’ personalities spent the rest of the day explaining the challenge to their listeners as they aired the inspirational stories about the kids who get treated at Sanford Children’s Hospital – Sioux Falls every year.
Listeners and sponsors of the event, presented by Hot Stuff Pizza, responded. The result…a record-breaking event and a final tally of over $300,000!
Thank you to everyone who contributed. Funds raised will purchase life-saving medical equipment, provide vital health services and support programs for kids and infants at Sanford’s Castle of Care. Every dollar raised by the radiothon stays right here in Sioux Falls to benefit children in our community.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothons are broadcasted on over 350 radio stations each year. Stations engage listeners with inspiring stories of Miracle Children from area communities and ask listeners to call in and pledge support for local kids.