Saga’s FM99 ‘Drains The Veins’ For Good In Virginia Beach
Saga Communications Hampton Roads' FM99 WNOR hosted its 37th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, surpassing its donation targets with a collection of 590 blood units that have the potential to save more than 1,770 lives.
Dallas’ New Country 96.3 Collects 20k Diapers for Cook Children’s
In Dallas, Cumulus Media’s New Country 96.3 morning duo Hawkeye & Michelle gathered more than 20,000 diapers for the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. The two-week Diaper Drive started on July 8, with collections at a local supermarket chain.
KXEL-AM Helps Raise $10k for Iowa VFW At ‘Roast and Ride’
NRG Media's News/Talk 1540 KXEL-AM, serving Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, IA, recently helped raise $10,000 for Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. KXEL broadcast from US Senator Joni Ernst's annual "Iowa’s Roast and Ride" charity event in Des Moines.
Houston’s 93Q Country Provides Crucial Charging Centers
After Hurricane Beryl left many in Texas without reliable power as cleanup continues, Urban One Houston's 93Q Country (KKBQ) came to the aid of its community to provide a unique service you don't think about until it's gone - charging phones and other devices.
WCM Gathers Record-Breaking Support for Wisconsin Veterans
Woodward Community Media's Appleton, WI stations collected more than 67,000 meals for food-insecure veterans and their families during their sixth Annual “Combat Hunger” event, in collaboration with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
‘B-Dub’ Takes A Long Ride To Raise Funds For Military Families
Syndicated radio talent Bryan “B-Dub” Washington wrapped up his second annual Longest Ride fundraiser, raising more than $16,500 for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides free housing for military families during hospital stays.
El Zol Shines In DC To Benefit The Kids of St. Jude’s
Audacy Washington DC's El Zol 107.9 (WLZL) raised $181,726 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during a one-day radiothon on June 14. The Hispanic radio station has now contributed more than $2.4 million to the organization since 2016.
Los Angeles LGBT Center Gets Lift From iHeart and Paris Hilton
In recognition of Pride Month, iHeartMedia and Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media Impact have collaborated to renovate the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The renovation, led by Emmy-winning designer Bobby Berk, revamped the center's laundry and closet facilities.
Charlottesville Radio Group Raises $82K for UVA Health Children’s
Saga Communications' Charlottesville Radio Group held its first Cares for Kids Radiothon since the COVID pandemic, bringing in $82,091 for UVA Health Children's. The radiothon aired on Saga's five stations, including Newsradio WINA-AM and C-Ville Country 92.7.
‘The Boss’ Has A Blast To Kick Off Summer and Help NJ Students
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) in Monmouth/Ocean, NJ celebrated the start of summer for a good cause. Hosted by Robby and Rochelle in the Morning, the 2024 Summer Blast Off raised $11,300 for The Maureen E Nolan Foundation.