Hot 98.3 Brings Holiday Cheer to a Deserving GA Family
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, December 20, 2024 | 3:06pm CT |
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 Jared and Katie in the Morning |
On December 20th, WGCO (Hot 98.3 FM) in Savannah, GA conducted its 4th Annual "Jared and Katie's Breaking and Entering Christmas" event, bringing unexpected joy to a family facing hardship in Southeast Georgia. Since early November, Hot 98.3 invited listeners to nominate families impacted by recent storms or other life-changing events.
The initiative received a record number of entries this year. Morning hosts Jared Pike and Katie Tesh reviewed each nomination before selecting a family of five from Hinesville, who tragically lost their five-year-old daughter earlier this year.
This year's selected family, which recently moved to Liberty County, was experiencing their first Christmas without their daughter. Recognizing their need for support, the radio team, including Jared Pike, Katie Tesh, Matt Wells, Jason Goodman and Josie Cothran, collaborated with the family's grandmother to organize a heartwarming surprise.
The radio crew "broke into" the family's home, a term endearingly used for their surprise visits, and delivered an array of gifts. The family was gifted a trip on Allegiant Airlines, clothing, toys, games for the children, and hundreds of dollars in gift cards, aiming to provide some comfort during a difficult time.
DBC Radio Operations Manager and Hot 98.3 Program Director Nathan James commented on the event, "Jared and Katie in the Morning have a unique connection with their listeners. They bring positivity and excitement, and they truly brought an impactful and emotional story to life during their broadcast from the recipient's home."
