In just a few days, Calgary’s Country 105’s Caring For Kids radiothon raised $2.86 million to support the Alberta Children’s Hospital.
It began on Feb. 1 and ran until Friday.
The annual radiothon aims to support sick and injured kids and the doctors, nurses and health care staff at the hospital.
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The radio station said one donor offered to double radiothon donations up to $1 million.
Kids Helping Kids, a student-run fundraiser that is part of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, also helped fundraise for the radiothon.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the radiothon. With this year’s total, $43 million has been raised for the hospital in the radiothon’s history.
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“Our community needs something as big and positive as radiothon, and the kids need you,” Country 105 said on the radiothon website.
“Together, we can ensure that children in our communities receive the very best life-changing, life-saving care when they need it most.”
Listeners can donate online or by calling 403-802-2700.
–with files from Adam Toy, Global News
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