WCCO listeners and patrons as soon as once more took a giant step ahead Thursday, elevating greater than $440,000 to learn Second Harvest Heartland throughout our 15th annual “Let’s Kick Starvation Day” radiothon. Introduced by Lindus Building, Lexus of Wayzata and Maplewood, Compeer Monetary and Cargill, the quantity raised introduced the general fundraising whole to greater than $four.2 million since inception.
“I could not be extra happy with everybody’s onerous work on this occasion,” mentioned Jeff Gonsales, senior vp and market supervisor for Audacy Minneapolis. “Yet one more nice instance of how native radio can actually assist change lives! I’m so grateful that WCCO was capable of accomplice with Second Harvest Heartland and impression the group on such an unbelievable and rewarding day.”
Listeners can proceed donating to Second Harvest right here.
The radiothon was held at Second Harvest Heartland with Vineeta Sawkar, Jordana Inexperienced, Adam Carter, WCCO’s Jason DeRusha and plenty of different employees members collaborating within the 12-hour livestream. Talking with Second Harvest Heartland employees and purchasers, in addition to present board members and different group leaders, everybody joined the combat towards starvation within the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota.
“We’re overwhelmed and grateful for the assist of WCCO listeners in our mission to finish starvation in Minnesota,” mentioned Alllison O’Toole, govt director of Second Harvest Heartland. “I additionally wish to thank the superb companions we now have at WCCO radio and our sponsors at Lexus of Wayzata and Maplewood, Lindus Building and Compeer Monetary. “The cash raised on Let’s Kick Starvation Day goes a great distance towards serving to Minnesota households entry the nutritious meals they should thrive.”
The day’s interviews included: Second Harvest Heartland CEO Allison O’Toole, Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch, Minnesota Twins President Dave St. Peter, Twins Radio Voice , Kris Atteberry, Minnesota United CEO Shari Ballard. , together with company companions Andy Lindus of Lindus Building, Jeremy Mertes and Matt Meyer of Lexus of Wayzata and Maplewood, Colleen Might of Cargill, and Jase Wagner of Compeer Monetary.
Second Harvest Heartland was created on October 1, 2001, when Second Harvest Nice Minneapolis and Second Harvest St. Paul joined forces to carry collectively greater than 44 years of mixed historical past and expertise within the combat towards starvation. Second Harvest Heartland is among the many largest and best starvation reduction organizations within the nation.
830 WCCO’s 15th Annual Let’s Kick Starvation Day Radiothon is a part of Audacy’s dedication to creating a significant distinction at scale. Together with “Let’s Kick Starvation,” WCCO additionally companions with Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities for our annual “Starvation Mission Radiothon,” and likewise companions with NMDP (previously Be The Match) for an public sale to assist these with blood most cancers. and who want a life-saving bone marrow transplant.