102.5 WDVE Passes $1 Million with Children's Radiothon

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, September 28, 2021

iHeartMedia Pittsburgh's 102.5 WDVE held their 14th annual "DVE Rocks for Children's Radiothon" and raised a record-breaking amount of over $1.06 million in support of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The "DVE Rocks for Children's Radiothon" raises vital funds that enable UPMC Children's Hospital to provide the highest level of care to each patient when they need it most.

From September 22 through September 24, 102.5 WDVE on-air personalities including Randy Baumann, Bill Crawford, Val Porter, Mike Prisuta, Michele Michaels and Chad Tyson, interviewed current and former patients and their families on-air, as well as UPMC Children's staff who shared personal experiences and stories from the hospital.

"We are beyond thrilled to raise a record number of donations this year for UPMC Children's," said Rachel Petrucelli, President of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. "We can't thank 102.5 WDVE staff, the listeners and the sponsors enough for going above and beyond to make this year unforgettable. This again showcases how UPMC Children's has and always will be supported by the Pittsburgh community."

"It is truly amazing the response to the DVE Rocks for Children's Radiothon," said Tim McAleer, Market President for iHeartMedia Pittsburgh. "WDVE has engaged listeners in the Pittsburgh community and around the country who rally for the kids, and I am continually impressed with the DVE talent for the effort they put forth, which is reflected by this year's record setting funds raised."

For the past 14 years, DVE Rocks for Children's Radiothon has raised over $8.7 million to benefit UPMC Children's.