WLTW/New York Raises Over $1.62 Million During Radiothon

WLTW (106.7 Lite FM)/New York's fifth annual "Hope for the Holidays Radiothon" raised over $1.62 million to benefit Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone. "Hope for the Holidays Radiothon" took place on Thursday, December 15 from 5:30am-8pm. During the event, air personalities including Paul 'Cubby' Bryant, Christine Nagy, Helen Little, Rich Kaminski, Victor Sosa, Nina Del Rio and Jack Kratoville hosted a live broadcast from iHeartRadio headquarters.

"Hope for the Holidays" featured stories from patients of the hospital and their families, as well as interviews with hospital supporters. Sponsors for the event included De'Longhi, A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, Ridgewood Savings Bank and Savant. Listeners can still make donations here.

"Lite FM's 'Hope for the Holidays Radiothon' is an annual event where our team as well as our dedicated listeners give back to the community," said Program Director Chris Conley. Every year we look forward to partnering with Hassenfeld Children's Hospital and support the kids of New York."

For the past five years, "Hope for the Holidays" has raised over $5 million to benefit Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone.

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