In Columbus, Saga Communications’ Sunny 95 (WSNY) raised $112,320 during its live 2024 Radiothon on November 7 and 8. The event, benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Sunshine Fund, has raised more than $8.2 million across 38 years.
The Radiothon was hosted by Sunny 95 morning show Randi & Rice in the Morning, featuring Randi Rasar and DJ Rice. Patient families and special guests joined the hosts throughout the broadcast to share their stories and support the cause.
The event concluded with a surprise visit from Santa Claus, who joined Jace – one of Nationwide Children’s Patient Champions – to launch Santa 95, Sunny 95’s 24/7 holiday music programming, which will air through December 25.
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Sunny 95’s annual Radiothon achieved remarkable success, raising over $112,000 for Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Their impressive 38-year total of $8.2 million is truly admirable. The creative ending featuring Santa Claus and a child patient champion launching the holiday music channel was both heartwarming and meaningful.
They have upped their game the last several months. Way to go Saga and the CBUS family!