Radiothon Raises More Than $2 Million
POSTED: Thursday, February 19, 2009
UPDATED: 10:44 am EST February 28,2009
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DETROIT -- Oldies 104.3 WOMC, Dick Purtan and Purtan's people and The Salvation Army joined forces for the 22nd annual Dick Purtan radiothon Friday, raising $2,262,931.The 16-hour event took place live at Oakland Mall from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.It helped The Salvation Army's Bed and Bread Program which brings food, shelter and services to hundreds of people in the communtiy.The Bed and Bread program provides almost 5,000 meals a day and financial help to those in need.
Dick Purtan Preparing For Annual RadiothonTo learn more about the program or to donate click here.Local 4's Ruth Spencer was guest co-host for the event from 2 to 3 p.m.Additionally, more Local 4 talent made appearances throughout the radiothon.Heather Zara (Morning Traffic Reporter) -- 2:30 p.m.
Eric Braate (Morning Meteorologist) -- 2:30 p.m.
Bernie Smilovitz (Sportscaster) -- 12:30 p.m.
Devin Scillian and Carmen Harlan (Anchors) -- 12:30pm
Dick Purtan Preparing For Annual RadiothonTo learn more about the program or to donate click here.Local 4's Ruth Spencer was guest co-host for the event from 2 to 3 p.m.Additionally, more Local 4 talent made appearances throughout the radiothon.Heather Zara (Morning Traffic Reporter) -- 2:30 p.m.Eric Braate (Morning Meteorologist) -- 2:30 p.m.
Bernie Smilovitz (Sportscaster) -- 12:30 p.m.
Devin Scillian and Carmen Harlan (Anchors) -- 12:30pm
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