MONTREAL, May 6, 2011 - The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation and radio stations Virgin Radio 96, CHOM 97.7 and CJAD 800 are proud to announce that Astral Radio's National Day of Caring for Kids Radiothon raised an outstanding $1,654,215 for The Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre.
Live from The Children's, dozens of patients and their families courageously shared how the Hospital's professionals saved their lives. Hundreds of volunteers answered phones helping to ensure the event's success.
Responding to the call of their favourite hosts, thousands of listeners joined the Circle of Hugs with a monthly donation of $18. The final result clearly demonstrates their generosity. In seven years, more than $14.5 million has been raised for The Children's thanks to Virgin Radio 96, CHOM 97.7 and CJAD 800.
All funds raised will go towards meeting the most urgent needs of the Hospital, which include medical and surgical equipment and funding for innovative projects.
The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation thanks Astral Radio stations Virgin Radio 96, CJAD 800 and CHOM 97.7, as well as Miracle Hour sponsors A Bunch of Moms, Adorable Kids, Air Canada, Robert Bastone & Associates, Concordia Computer Science and Engineering Association, Foresters, Revolution Textiles, Scotiabank and Shire Canada.
