Thursday, February 22, 2024

Wilmington, NC Radio: Cumulus Stations Raise Over $70K+ for St. Jude


Cumulus Media has announced that Wilmington, NC, radio stations WWQQ 101.3/WWQQ-FM (Country), 102.7 GNI/WGNI-FM (AC), and Coast 97.3/WMNX (Urban) and listeners came together to raise $70,528 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through its 26-hour 26th Annual Cumulus Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon. 

The two-day fundraising event was held on Tuesday, February 14th and Wednesday, February 15th to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude that no child should die in the dawn of life.

Eric McCart, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Wilmington, said: “I am so grateful for the generosity of our listeners and the time, energy, and love our amazing Radiothon Team invests in sharing the St. Jude stories of hope.”

Cumulus Wilmington on-air hosts including WWQQ Morning Host Eric Medler, WMNX Midday Host Sandra “The Mid-Day Miss,” WMNX Program Director Bigg B, and WGNI Program Director David Bartley broadcasted live in-studio, with special guests, interviews and more to support the kids of St. Jude. All funds raised by the Radiothon will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will support St. Jude patients and families who never receive a bill from St. Jude for the cost of treatment, travel, housing or food.

Joining Cumulus Wilmington in this annual effort for kids were sponsors including: Online Donation Sponsor, O’Brien Service Company; Wall of Hope Sponsor, Howard RV Center; Presenting Sponsor, Perry’s Emporium; Phone Bank Sponsor, Myles Family Dentistry; Toteboard Sponsor, Speaks Law Firm; and Angel Hour Sponsors, Bryan’s Heating & Air, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care, Dynamic Dance Force, Eastern Turf Maintenance, Generator Super Center of Wilmington, Mister Sparky Wilmington, Nash Building Systems, Sea Tow Marine Towing and Assistance, and The Bluffs On the Cape Fear.

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