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By paNOW Staff

RADIOTHON

Annual Radiothon for Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital now live

Nov 9, 2021 | 10:29 AM

Over 20 radio stations from across Saskatchewan are coming together to support the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The annual radiothon for the hospital takes place Tuesday and Wednesday as listeners hear inspiring stories from children, families, health care providers and sponsors from 6:00 am to 5:00 p.m. each day.

Donations will also be matched up to $150,000 by long-time supporters Gord and Barb Broda of Prince Albert.

“We know that a sick child touches every single one of us. No one in Saskatchewan is immune. If you donate today, that means that you are personally going to help save a Saskatchewan child and that’s huge,” said Barb.

“It will make a difference in people’s lives when they need it most,” added Gord.

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Listeners in Prince Albert can hear the radiothon on Power99, Beach Radio 101.5 and 900 CKBI, while it will also be carried on North Battleford stations 1050 CJNB, Q98 and 93.3 THE ROCK. Meadow Lake’s 102.3 CJNS and Missinipi Broadcasting Corp are also participating along with Fox FM and GX94 from Yorkton, as well as CJVR FM and 750 Beach Radio in Melfort.

Saskatoon listeners can hear the radiothon 600 CJWW and 96.3 CRUZ FM on both days, or 650 CKOM and C95 on Nov. 10. Regina listeners can turn the dial to 620 CKRM, Play 92.1, and 104.9 The Wolf.

“Everyday children walk through Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital’s doors requiring health care treatments. From cancer to broken bones, every child has a unique need, which is why our provincial radiothon is so important. Raising dollars to give children and their families the hope, equipment and treatments they need is a privilege and like our own health, this is a priority that we want to ensure is fulfilled.” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Funds raised from the two-day event will go towards enhancing provincial pediatric trauma care, improve epilepsy services and increase capacity in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital.

Since the first radiothon 19 years ago, more than $13.94 million has been raised.

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