The 24th Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon raised $378,300 for local hospitals in Midwestern Ontario.
The radiothon, which helps local hospitals share their message on-air, showcased heartwarming patient stories, interviews with healthcare professionals about the projects and equipment for which each hospital Foundation is raising funds, and motivation for listeners to become a “Health Care Hero”.
The hospitals chose important fundraising goals, which include raising funds for essential hospital equipment and upgrades.
The broadcast took place Saturday on AM920 in support of this year’s nine participating hospitals, which include, Clinton Public Hospital Foundation, Durham Hospital Foundation, Hanover & District Hospital Foundation, Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation, Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation, and Wingham & District Hospital Foundation.
Most of the hospitals also held in-person events like community breakfasts, BBQs, and bake sales to support the broadcast.
Over the years, the radiothon has raised $15,489,989 for local hospitals and is a major fundraising event for the hospitals.
