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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — It’s that time again to help some kids!
It’s the Midwest Communications Radio Radiothon for the Sanford Children’s Hospital and its patients and families.
KELO Radio sister stations KELO-FM, KTWB, Q95-7, and KRRO will be live from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday raising funds and talking to kids and families who have been helped in the past by your donations.
The event takes place at the Sanford Event Barn.
Below is a release from Sanford Health on the Radiothon.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Choose to give local this holiday season while listening to the Midwest Communications Radiothon presented by Seykora Remodeling. This two-day event raises funds through the Sanford Health Foundation to help our patients at the Sanford Children’s Hospital.
Listeners can tune in to Big Country 92.5 KTWB, Kelo-FM 101.9, Q95.7, or KRRO 103.7 from 6 am to 6 pm on Thursday, Dec. 9 and Friday, Dec. 10 to hear stories of hope and courage. Families like the Merfelds will get the chance to share their personal story of how the Castle of Care helped them get through one of the most challenging times of their lives. Kristi and Chase’s son, Trey, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia less than one month after he was born. He started treatment in March of 2020 and spent the next eight months going through intense chemotherapy.
“There are so many opportunities to give back during the holiday season, so we’re incredibly grateful people choose to donate to the Sanford Children’s Hospital,” said Erin Sanderson, executive director of Sanford Health Foundation in Sioux Falls. “100% of every gift given during the radiothon will stay local to help care for kids, who come from all over the region to seek the best care, close to home. That’s why events like this radiothon are so important to continue providing that world-class care to patients and their families.”
Once again, to keep our kids safe in the Children’s Hospital, the radiothon will be broadcast live from the Sanford Event Barn. Listeners are also being told ahead of time when their donation can be tripled. A triple match challenge will be held from 12:30 pm to 1 pm on Thursday, Dec. 9. Listeners can call (605) 328-5750 or text KIDS to 35270 for a link to donate during the radiothon.
Donations will support the purchase of specialized, state-of-the-art equipment, advance pediatric research, and assist families with expenses not covered by insurance, like meals, mileage, and lodging. Funds raised also support special programs and services, like Child Life, spiritual care services, and on-site school tutors.
The Sanford Health Foundation inspires philanthropy to power Sanford Health’s work of health, healing, and comfort. 100% of every dollar raised helps deliver compassionate patient-centered care and drive medical research and collaboration to accelerate bold solutions for a brighter tomorrow. Learn more and join us at sanfordhealthfoundation.org
