To our Southwest Florida radio listeners, Wow. That is all I can say about the inaugural Beasley Media Group Cares 4 Kids Radiothon benefiting Golisano Children’s Hospital. We joined other stations in the Beasley Media Group in Southwest Florida for a day of raising money to benefit the children’s hospital.
The Beasley Media Group 2024 Cares for Radiothon raised $50,000 to support local children and families at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, a Children's Miracle Network Hospitals partner. pic.twitter.com/4ozWvS04KO
— ESPN SWFL (@ESPNSWFL) April 5, 2024
During our visit, I learned the beds in the hospital were nearly filled to capacity. Some 120,000 kids walked through the doors of the hospital last year. Some with minor injuries, some with life threatening diseases. By the grace of God, most walked out. But not all do. No matter how lengthy or costly their stay, no child or family is turned away due to ability to pay.
The staff is outstanding. Not only are they among the best in their field, but they also have some of the biggest hearts. It can be hard. It can be sad. However, they do their best to make the best out of a situation.
A big thank you to the businesses who sponsored this event to make it possible.
Thank you to the families who gave their time to show up and others show shared their stories on air. But most importantly, thank YOU, our listeners. You reached into your pockets and you gave. You gave in small increments and large ones. You gave what you could and fom your heart. We have the best listeners and I for one could not be more humbled as well as proud.
Southwest Florida Radio Listeners Are The Best!
“I am in awe of the generosity of our community and the listeners of Sunny 106.3 and the Beasley Broadcasting team! You know how to show up and make a difference! The Cares for Kids Radiothon was exhilarating and alive!” Amy Frith, Senior Director of Development for Golisano and Children’s Miracle Network, said. “Our patients, their families, the hospital, doctors, nurses and everyone who came joined in the fun had a blast. Golisano Children’s Hospital is the special place it is for kids because of the passion of the community to share resources. Every dollar raised yesterday will help change a child’s health outcomes to change the future.” – Amy Frith, Sr. Director Barbara’s Friends and Children’s Miracle Network
“ What a fun way to share our amazing patients and family stories with the loyal listeners of Beasley Media Group Stations. What an amazing day” – Toni Primeaux, Program Director Children’s Miracle Network
Here are a few photos from the day.
