Radiothon raises $25,500 for Make-A-Wish
The13th annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon raised over $25,500 and 82,000 frequent flier miles that will help grant wishes to children living with life-threatening medical conditions in Central Oregon.
The two-day Make-A-Wish Radiothon aired on 105.7 KQAK-FM, THE PEAK 104.1 and LITE 95.7. Since its inception in 2001, the event has delivered 95 wishes to Central Oregon kids, raised over $319,000 and generated over 2.3 million air miles.
The Make-A-Wish Radiothon featured Horizon Broadcasting Group air-personalities
Dave Clemens, Robin Fox, Jeffrey Brian Nelson, Donna Britt and John Tesh. The Radiothon originated from Subaru of Bend on February 27 and 28.
“I am grateful to the people of Central Oregon for opening their hearts to wish families. Your kindness allows us to bring hope and happiness to five local children who are going through some very tough times,” said Jessica Kolkmeyer, Director of Development and Communications for Make-A-Wish Oregon.
“We especially want to thank Horizon Broadcasting Group for their incredible support all these years, and to Subaru of Bend for their hospitality and generosity!”
Make-A-Wish Oregon grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical
conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. For more information on Make-A-Wish Oregon, or to make a donation, visit www.oregon.wish.org.
Sponsors of the 13th Annual Make-A-Wish Radiothon include Horizon Broadcasting
Group, Subaru of Bend, SoundsFast Audio, Food 4 Less Bend, Medline ReNewal, Jeff & Leslie Duda, Comfort Inn & Suites Bend, Oregon Party Rental, Baja Fresh, Rockin’ Dave’s Bagel Bistro and Catering, Noi Thai and BendTel.
Horizon Broadcasting Group, LLC owns and operates six radio stations in Central
Oregon, including KQAK-FM (105.7, Classic Hits), KWPK-FM (The PEAK 104.1, Hot AC), KLTWFM (LITE 95.7, Adult Contemporary), KBNW-AM (104.5 FM/1340 AM, News/Talk), KWLZ-FM (96.5 mhz, News/Talk) and KRCO-AM (690 AM/96.9 FM, Classic Country). The company also operates a community web portal – www.mycentraloregon.com.
