MONTREAL, May 25, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - 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 Caring for Kids Radiothon raised an outstanding $1,450,000 for The Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre.
Live from The Children's, more than thirty patients and their families courageously shared how the Hospital's professionals saved their lives. Dozens 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 nine years, more than $15 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 Phone Bank sponsor Dormez-vous? and Miracle Hour sponsors A Bunch of Moms, the Air Canada Foundation, Robert Bastone & Associates, Foresters, Omnitrans, Pharmaprix Alexis Nihon, Revolution Textiles, Scotiabank and Shire Canada.
Donations continue to be accepted online at childrenfoundation.com. Thank you!
About The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation
The Montreal Children's Hospital is the pediatric teaching hospital of the McGill University Health Centre. The Children's is a leader in providing a broad spectrum of highly specialized care to newborns, children, and adolescents from all across Quebec. The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation is currently completing The Best Care for Children Campaign to support the construction of the new Montreal Children's Hospital on the Glen site, which is expected to open its doors in 2015.
Image with caption: "Caring for Kids Radiothon (CNW Group/The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120525_C2851_PHOTO_EN_14187.jpg
Image with caption: "Photo, left to right: Savana Montagna, patient, Freeway Frank, Virgin Radio 96, Andrew Carter, CJAD, Christophe Robichaud, former patient, Lynn Martel, Dormez-vous?, Terry DiMonte, CHOM 97,7, Marie-Josée Gariépy, The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation. (CNW Group/The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20120525_C2851_PHOTO_EN_14189.jpg
The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation
Kim Fraser
Director of Communications
Tel: 514-934-4846, ext. 29236
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