WVU Medicine Children’s and WVRC Media to host annual Cares for Kids Radiothon

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WVU Medicine Children’s and WVRC Media will again partner for the WVRC Media Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit patients and families in need.

On Thursday, Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22, WVRC radio stations will broadcast live from the Hostetler Family Resource Center, located on the tenth floor of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.

“We’re excited to continue partnering with WVRC Media to share all the amazing things happening at WVU Medicine Children’s across the state and region,” Amy L. Bush, B.S.N., M.B.A., C.N.O.R., chief administrative officer of WVU Medicine Children’s, said. “We can’t wait for listeners to meet our dedicated team and hear from our inspiring patients. We are grateful for the community’s support to raise critical funds that help our kids and expectant mothers.”

Patients and families will share their stories of hope and healing with listeners. WVU Medicine Children’s healthcare providers will also visit to share what makes this life-saving care being offered in West Virginia so important to the local communities.

During this time, listeners at home can be part of building a legacy of world-class healthcare.

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“We are elated to continue the Radiothon this year for the benefit of WVU Medicine Children’s,” George Pelletier, WVRC Media president and CEO, said. “This year, ten of our stations will participate in the two-day broadcast. We hope the good people of West Virginia will again support the event and thus make a difference in the lives of thousands of West Virginia families. We’d like to thank all our great sponsors for assisting us in this year’s Radiothon.”

Last year, Radiothon raised a record $191,740 to benefit the greatest needs of WVU Medicine Children’s. Those donations also provided comfort to families when they need it most.

This year, 30 radio stations will broadcast from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from markets across the region including Clarksburg, Keyser, Martinsburg, Elkins, Charleston, Beckley, Fairmont, and Morgantown.

Information about ways to show your support and how to donate to WVU Medicine Children’s will be available on each local WVRC Media station during the event. To learn more about WVU Medicine Children’s visit WVUKids.com.

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