VA Radio: 97.3 The Eagle St. Jude Radiothon Raises $220K+

Last Thursday and Friday, 97.3 The Eagle hosted its 31st annual radiothon to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This year the Eagle staff raised an astounding $220,313.00 in just two days. Program Director and Operations Manager Mike “Moose” Smith remarked, “Participating in the 2023 St. Jude Radiothon is a heartwarming experience where every word we speak, every story we share, becomes a beacon of hope. It's a privilege to be a voice that helps light the way towards a brighter future for these incredible children and their families”.

Founded in 1962, the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-renowned 501(c)(3) that focuses solely on childhood catastrophic diseases, with a large focus on leukemia and various other cancers. Funds raised for St Jude guarantee that families never receive a bill from the hospital for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child.

“The response this year has been incredible. In my 25 years of participating with the Radiothon here at The Eagle, something felt different this year. The awareness and participation from listeners, clients and friends has been amazing. These are the things that make Radio worth it!”, said Keith Barton, Vice President and Market Manager for Max Media Hampton Roads.