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Beasley Hosts ''Music Thon'' for Harvey Victims


Beasley Media Group's B103.9, 96KRock and Sunny 106.3 Fort Myers will be partnering with the local chapter of the American Red Cross to collect donations during a special "Music Thon" to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Beginning at 6am on Thursday, August 31, B103.9's Big Mama and the WiLD Bunch, 96KRock's Zito and Stan & Haney, and Sunny 106.3's Randy Sherwyn and Sheila will broadcast live and stay on the air to play special song requests for donations.

Listeners will be encouraged to make a donation to hear their favorite songs played on the air. "We know first-hand how natural disasters can bring devastation to a community," said station Operations Manager Adam Star. "We are trying to do our part in helping the victims of Hurricane Harvey."

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