WTMX Team Helps Raise $311,121 to Fight Breast Cancer
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 11:17am CT |
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 WTMX-FM (101.9 The Mix) Chicago |
WTMX-FM (101.9 The Mix) in Chicago says its "Men of the Mix" team helped raise $311,121 for the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign, finishing first among Chicago teams in total funds raised.
Now in its seventh year, the station's effort is led by "The Morning Mix" host Chris Petlak. This year's campaign took on personal significance for the station following morning co-host Nikki Chuminatto's breast cancer diagnosis.
A partnership with Chick-fil-A brought in $29,572 through a September 5K run and walk, live broadcasts from restaurants in Homewood and Waukegan, and a weeklong "Cookies for a Cause" campaign.
The team also held its annual comedy fundraiser at Zanies Rosemont for a fourth consecutive year. The sold-out event featured stand-up comedy and live performances of segments from "The Morning Mix" and "Afternoon Mix."
"I'm continually amazed by the generosity of our Mix listeners and the Chicago community," said Petlak, who serves on the Executive Men Wear Pink Committee.
WTMX Vice President of Brand and Content Chris Eagan credited listeners and the work of Petlak, Whip and McCabe for the team's first-place finish.
