By Sheilah Belle
Richmond, VA – Radio One Richmond, WPZZ-FM, Praise 104.7 FM, Your Inspiration Station, hosted their Annual St. Jude Radiothon on Thursday, March 31st, 2011 from 6a-7p.
The broadcast began during The Yolanda Adams Morning Show from 6a-10a, along with Program Director Reggie B giving updates from the Richmond Market and holding it down from 10 to 2 and NOW afternoon Drive Personality, Sheilah Belle, a.k.a. The Belle working the airwaves from 2p.m. to 7p.m.
With the help of a strong staff, volunteers and serious team work, the station out did itself!
At 7p.m. the Richmond Market raised more than $63,000, breaking its 2010 record by more than $20,000.
To everyone who called, made pledges and became partners, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Radio One says Thank You, for sowing a seed and making a difference in the life of a child and a family.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids® is one of the most successful radio fundraising events in America. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been actively involved in radiothon fundraising for more than 30 years. In fact, hundreds of radio stations across the country have helped raise more than $365 million for the life-saving work of St. Jude, and the St. Jude family of partner stations continues to expand. One of the fastest growing radiothon programs is Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids. Focusing on station formats such as Adult Contemporary, Gospel, Urban AC, Lite Rock, Classic Rock and Oldies, Radio Cares is designed to increase the community’s awareness and support of St. Jude. A Radio Cares radiothon typically lasts one to two days and is highlighted by St. Jude patient stories, story song vignettes and exciting radio station promotions, making it a “win-win” not just for St. Jude, but also for the radio station itself.
Courtesy of thebellereport.net
