L-V Radio: KLUC Chet Buchanan Toy Drive Raises $786K+

Audacy Las Vegas’ 98.5 (KLUC-FM) 26th annual “KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive” presented by Venetian Resort brought in 42 Coca-Cola trucks full of toys, 7,674 bikes and $786,894 donated in cash and gift cards benefiting Help of Southern Nevada. Donations will bring some holiday cheer to kids and families in the local southern Nevada community.

“A simple act of kindness goes a long way and it multiplies in the midst of the holiday season,” said Gina Massenzi, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Las Vegas. “I’m moved by our community’s generosity, sponsors’ selflessness, staff’s dedication and volunteers’ enthusiasm for our annual toy drive.”

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Donations were collected from Thursday, December 5 to Monday, December 16 at NV Energy. All donors were able to see host Chet Buchanan on the “Big Twenty Foot Scaffold.” Buchanan also urged locals in the community who were able to donate their time to volunteer and help at toy drive distribution.

“You’ll see first-hand how Toy Drive impacts, affects and changes lives for parents every bit as much as kids, if not more. As we always say, you never know who you are helping. It’s a hand up, not a handout,” said Chet Buchanan, host and creator, “Chet Buchanan Show.”

In addition to serving thousands of clients, Help Southern Nevada coordinates toy and bike distribution to numerous charities throughout Southern Nevada. Their mission is to help people help themselves.

98.5’s “KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive” is a part of Audacy’s commitment to making a meaningful difference at scale. Audacy uses its reach and personal connection with listeners to advance causes that promote strong mental health and build sound communities.