Philly Radio: WPHT USO Radiothon Raises $95K+

Audacy raised over $95,000 to benefit the United Service Organization of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey (Liberty USO) during the 4th annual “Talk Radio 1210 WPHT USO Radiothon.”

Hosted by station on-air personalities Rich Zeoli and Dom Giordano, the radiothon was broadcast on March 19 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. The program included interviews and stories from USO staff and families, dignitaries and special guests. Special guests included Justin Melnick, actor,, Lillian Garcia, WWE announcer; and Larry Andersen, Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster, among others.

“We’re proud of another successful year raising funds and awareness for Liberty USO,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Philadelphia. “These individuals have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and it’s our honor to band together with our listeners to support them and their families.”

Sponsors who contributed to the Radiothon’s success include Barb’s Harley Davidson, Diane Cardano-Casacio powered by E-X-P Realty, Humana, Martin Law, McCausland Lock Services, and National Appliance Warehouse.

The United Service Organizations (USO) of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, Inc. (Liberty USO) is a chartered affiliate of World USO, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families.

Listeners can tune in to Talk Radio 1210 WPHT (WPHT-AM) in Philadelphia on air, as well as nationwide on the Audacy