Chicago Radio: 104.3 The Score Raises $805K+ During Radiothon

104.3 The Score (WSCR-FM), an Audacy station, partnered with the Chicago Cubs and Cubs Charities for the third annual “Cubs for a Cure” radiothon and raised over $805,000, surpassing last year’s total. All radiothon proceeds go towards BrainUp, a nonprofit committed to raising awareness for brain cancer. 

“More than 1,900 listeners rallied together to pledge donations, and we are deeply moved by their incredible generosity,” said Mitch Rosen, Vice President of Sports Programming, Audacy Chicago. “Through the stories shared by our hosts and guests, we see firsthand how cancer impacts families. This radiothon is a reminder that no one has to fight alone. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our community, sponsors, team, and our great partner, the Chicago Cubs.” 

The 24-hour radiothon was simulcast on Marquee Sports Network and began on May 21 at 10:00 a.m. CT. The radiothon was hosted by 104.3 The Score’s Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris, Matt Spiegel, Laurence Holmes, Mike Mulligan and Mark Grote, alongside former host Danny Parkins, who returned to host in tribute to his late brother.

Throughout the day, special guests came on to encourage listeners to donate and to share stories of the impact cancer has had on their lives. Guests included Cubs players Jameson Taillon and Ian Happ, Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, Cubs Manager Craig Counsell, former Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, former White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks, former MLB pitcher Rick Sutcliffe, former Blackhawks star Eddie Olczyk, former Bears tight end Greg Olsen, sports commentators Ernie Johnson Jr., Dan Patrick and Michael Smith, ESPN MLB sportswriter Jeff Passan and University of Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood.

The radiothon was part of “Cubs for a Cure,” a multiday fundraising effort by the Cubs and Cubs Charities dedicated to raising funds for the fight against cancer. In collaboration with Advocate Health Care and AbbVie, over $1.6 million was raised. 

📻Listeners can tune in to 104.3 The Score (WSCR-FM) in Chicago on air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via X, Facebook and Instagram.