The total for the Z107.5 St. Jude Radiothon when it went off the air Friday stood at $95,690, up $1,733 from last year’s $93,957.
To the donors, sponsors, businesses, volunteers and others who assisted with the event, radiothon chair Nancy Darland said, “We are truly grateful for everyone who gave their time, talents and resources to make this undertaking a success. Because of our incredible community, we can make a real difference. The outpouring of love and generosity demonstrates the big hearts we have for the brave young fighters at St. Jude.”
She offered special praises to the Z107.5 staff for their dedication in organizing and broadcasting the event. Heartfelt appreciation was also extended to Super 1 Foods for hosting the radiothon headquarters and to Walmart Supercenter for allowing students from Louisiana Tech and Grambling State to collect donations on site.
Darland is a member of the co-sponsoring group, the Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha service organization.
Within the next few days, the total may actually rise, she said, because after the event goes off the air, additional contributions and deposits are often made.
Pictured above from left: Allison Davidson, Amy Ringheim, Beth Fife, Lester Fife, Haylee Pate, Nancy Darland, Barbara Lewis, Jennifer Patterson, Bill Patterson, Sallie Rose Hollis, Norlyn Hyde and Santoria Black.
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