MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 12, 2024–
Radio One and Reach Media, the audio divisions of Urban One, Inc., joined forces with St. Jude to raise $1,553,247 nationally during the 17th annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Radiothon on Feb. 29 and March 1. Over the past 17 years, the Urban One partnership has helped the children and families of St. Jude by raising $22 million during the St. Jude Urban Cares.
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Erica Campbell with St. Jude patient Avery and her mom, Valentine. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are delighted with the success we had with our radiothon for St. Jude on our inspiration stations” said David Kantor, CEO Radio One and Reach Media, “It was one of the most successful years we’ve had with this annual event.”
Operating in their passion for providing inspiration and encouragement to its listeners and the community at large, Radio One’s 13 markets across the country along with Reach Media’s nationally syndicated networks took over the airwaves inviting listeners, companies, churches, and friends to support St. Jude during the radiothon. Nationally syndicated show, Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell kicked off the all-day live broadcast, followed by local midday hosts across the country, afternoons with The Willie Moore Jr. Show, and finished with The Nightly Spirit with Darlene.