Nebraska Oma-hauls In Over $287,000 In Donations With Their “Tune In For Kids” Broadcast!
The 15th annual “Tune In For Kids” broadcast wrapped Friday, August 25th, concluding two days and 26 hours of live radio and TV airtime devoted to raising funds and awareness for local children. The final total announced at 7:00 P.M. was $287,145!
THATS A WRAP! 2017 Kat 103.7 Radiothon is in the books! $287,145 raised in 2 days all staying in the omaha community to…
Posted by KAT 103 Omaha's Country Radio Station on Friday, August 25, 2017
Omaha radio station Kat 103.7 (KXKT-FM) broadcast from the atrium of Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, with generous support from TV station WOWT-6. Together, they aired stories of hope and inspiration, compelling their listeners and viewers to give in support of this important cause.
One of the tiniest babies ever born just joined @WOWT6News live. Nathan was born just shy of 15-oz. He now weighs in at more than 20lbs. pic.twitter.com/uraPbj58DU
— Brian Mastre WOWT (@brianmastrewowt) August 24, 2017
All funds generated through this two-day event stay right here to pay for equipment, training and programs that will benefit the thousands of children treated at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center each year.
Over the last 15 years, Kat 103.7’s morning show, Steve & Gina, has raised over $4.1 million dollars! Many thanks to them, their sponsors and their listeners for being important supporters and contributors to the “Tune In For Kids” broadcasts over the years.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Telethons, Mediathons and Radiothons are broadcasted on over 350 TV and radio stations each year. Stations engage viewers and listeners with inspiring stories of Miracle Children from area communities and ask listeners to call in and pledge support for local kids.