The 16th annual CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon returns to the airwaves of CKNX AM920 and cknx.ca on Oct. 21 to raise funds for eight local hospital foundations.
Locally, the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) and Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) in Mount Forest benefit from the fundraising event, along with hospitals in Listowel, Seaforth, Goderich, Clinton, Wingham and Chesley.
Listeners can tune in to the broadcast all day on AM920 and cknx.ca or catch hourly check-ins on 101.7 The One and 94.5 Classic Rock.
“Listeners will hear heartwarming patient stories and descriptions of the medical equipment needs at each participating hospital,” states a press release from the LMHF.
“As well, they will be treated to one-of-a-kind musical performances.”
The PDHF is planning to purchase a mobile x-ray unit required for the hospital in Palmerston, and its goal is to raise $100,000 through the radiothon to help fund this purchase.
The LMHF aims to raise $110,000 towards a centralized cardiac monitoring system. Support towards this goal may be made in advance of the Radiothon by mail, in person or at mff.nwhealthcare.ca. On Oct. 21, pledges may be phoned in during the live broadcast by calling toll free 1-877-227-3486.
In addition to collecting funds during the Radiothon, Birmingham Retirement Community is hosting a fun event on Oct. 21 from 10am to 2:30pm. Beyond being a drop-off place for radiothon gifts, the event will feature musical entertainment at 10:30am and 1:15pm, as well as a resident and staff bake sale at 11:30am. Hospital auxiliary members will sell raffle tickets for their quilt draw.
For more information visit cknx.ca.
