FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2008
CONTACT: Chris Boyle, Communications Manager
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"SIXTH ANNUAL 102.9 DRC-FM RADIOTHON BENEFITING CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER TAKES PLACE LABOR DAY WEEKEND"

HARTFORD, Conn.— The annual 102.9 DRC-FM Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon benefiting Connecticut Children’s Medical Center hits the airwaves this coming Labor Day weekend.

The radiothon takes place from 6 am to 7 pm, Thursday, Aug. 28 through Saturday, Aug. 30. The station’s radio personalities including Jerry Kristafer and the DRC-FM Morning Show will broadcast live from the medical center’s cafeteria. WFSB Channel 3 meteorologist Scot Haney also is scheduled to go live from the radiothon starting at 5 am for the Aug. 28 broadcast.

Last year’s radiothon raised a record $205,500 which supports state-of-the-art care and research programs at Connecticut Children’s. Included on the radiothon are dozens of heartwarming and inspirational interviews with patients, families and staff of the medical center. To pledge your support during this spectacular event, please call 1-800-852-KIDS or go to www.ccmckids.org/radiothon and become a “Miracle Maker” today.