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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2007
CONTACT: Chris Boyle, Communications Manager
860.545.9956 or pager 860.220.3569
"FIFTH ANNUAL WDRC-FM RADIOTHON RAISES $205,500 FOR CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER
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HARTFORD, Conn.— The 102.9 DRC-FM 2007 Fifth Annual Children’s
Miracle Network Radiothon has raised $205,500 for Connecticut
Children’ s Medical Center. This is the second consecutive year that
the three-day event has raised more than $205,000.The radiothon took place from 6 am to 7 pm, Thursday
Aug. 30 through Saturday, Sept. 1 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 Marianne O’Hare from
the 102.9 DRC-FM Morning Show as well as Larry Wells, Doug Taylor
and Mike Stevens. The radiothon also got a jumpstart on Thursday
from WFSB Channel 3 meteorologist Scot Haney who added a visual
element by previewing the event live on his morning broadcast.
“DRC-FM and their listening audience are extraordinary people. Their
generosity is an inspiration to everyone at Connecticut Children’s,”
said Martha Schall, vice president of the CCMC Foundation.
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. Since the
radiothon began in 2003, 102.9 DRC-FM has raised more than $840,000
for CCMC.
Dave Nagel, program director of 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.
“For the past five years, it’s been 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.”
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