FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2005
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BIG HITS 102.9 DRC-FM RADIOTHON RAISES RECORD $162,546
FOR CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER

HARTFORD, Conn.— The third annual Big Hits 102.9 DRC-FM Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon has raised a record-breaking $162,546 for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. This year’s amount tops the $122,000 raised at last year’s radiothon.

The event took place from 6 am to 7 pm, Thursday Sept. 1 through Saturday, Sept. 3 and aired live from the medical center’s cafeteria. The DRC-FM on-air talent who took part in the radiothon included John “Cadillac” Saville and Beth Bradley from the “The Big Hits Morning Show” as well as Larry Wells, Doug Taylor and Mike West. Saville and Bradley also volunteered their time past their normal morning show hours of 6 to 10 am, and worked 13 hours each day, often joining Wells, Taylor and West on the air.

“John and Beth’s commitment to this event is a symbol of the generosity that DRC-FM shows to Connecticut Children’s every year,” said Larry Gold, president and chief executive officer of the medical center. “Because Connecticut Children’s is a charitable organization, the specialized care and services that we’re known for are made possible through events like this.”

Heartwarming interviews with patients, families and staff were conducted throughout the broadcast. The radiothon donations fund the purchase of sophisticated medical equipment and also support special programs at the medical center.

Dave Nagel, program director of Big Hits 102.9 DRC-FM, thanked the station’s loyal listeners for their generosity, and said that his staff looks forward to interacting with the dozens of patients and families who take part in the event.

“It’s an honor for us to share the miraculous stories that happen in this hospital every day,” Nagel said. “Our listeners should be proud of the difference they make in the lives of these children.”
Additional thanks goes out to all the listeners who joined the medical center’s “Family of Friends” program by pledging $12 a month for 12 months.