Posted by Bud on September 15, 2009 at 09:53:32:
Another impressive outcome to another Eric & Kathy Radiothon. From All Access today:
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WTMX Raises Over $1.6 Million For Children
BONNEVILLE Hot AC WTMX (101.9 THE MIX)/CHICAGO's 10th annual "ERIC & KATHY 36-HOUR RADIOTHON" raised $1,635,228.10 over the weekend broadcasting live from the lobby of the SIRAGUSA CHILDREN's MEMORIAL HOSPITAL from 6a FRIDAY (9/11), to SATURDAY (9/12) at 6p.
ERIC & KATHY had some help from celebrities such as U2, JOHN MAYER, PATRICK SHARP (of the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS), CHRIS CHELIOS (formerly of the BLACKHAWKS and THE DETROIT RED WINGS), CAROLINA LIAR, and MARK SUPPELSA of WGN-TV and 101.9 THE MIX.
Since its inception in 2000, ERIC & KATHY's 36 HOUR RADIOTHON has raiser over $16 million for CHILDREN's MEMORIAL HOSPITAL to help children who are battling critical and life threatening diseases, pediatric research, patient care, education and advocacy.