Portland Radio: 99.5 The Wolf Relieves $4.6 Million in Medical Debt

Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf’s “Nick and Kristen in the Morning” (KWJJ-FM) relieved $4.6 million in medical debt for the Pacific Northwest through “The Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff.” The married morning show partnered with Undue Medical Debt and collected donations from November 18th to 22nd. With the local community’s contributions, “The Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff” helped relieve medical debt for 3,345 people. 

“We are once again humbled and inspired by the generosity of the 99.5 The Wolf listeners and local business owners,” said Nick and Kristen from “Nick and Kristen in the Morning.” “After four years, we’ve paid over $16 million in medical debt for the Pacific Northwest. As a married morning show, we’ve experienced the pain of medical debt and are overjoyed that thousands of families will enjoy a holiday free of medical debt thanks to the giving nature of our audience. ‘The Nick and Kristen Medical Debt Payoff’ proves that local radio can make a big impact in the lives of our community.” 

Founded ten years ago, Undue Medical Debt is a national nonprofit with the mission to help end medical debt. This is the fourth year that “The Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff” has partnered with the nonprofit, eradicating a total of $16 million in medical debt. 

99.5 The Wolf’s “The Nick and Kristen Medical Debt Payoff” is 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.