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Mix 96 radiothon success benefits Children's Hospital of Iowa patients
Posted November 16, 2005
IOWA CITY -- Davenport radio station Clear Channel Mix 96 KMXG staff raised $46,198 during their first annual MIX for Kids radiothon to benefit Children's Hospital of Iowa at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City on Nov. 10 and 11. MIX air staff Pat Leuck, Polly Peterson, Debbie McFadden and Ron Evans led the Mix team during the special event. Children's Hospital of Iowa treats more than 5,000 patients a year from Scott County, more than 2,200 from Rock Island County and 2,300 from Clinton County. "We met some very brave and wonderful children who are facing some tremendous challenges," Leuck said. "These patients and their families are our neighbors, and we are proud to be able to help them in their time of need." "As the state's only comprehensive academic medical center, we see the sickest children," says Michael Artman, M.D., UI professor and head of pediatrics and pediatrician-in-chief of Children's Hospital of Iowa. "We thank MIX 96 for their generous support that will help us to continue providing world-class treatment with a family-centered care philosophy in a state-of-the art hospital." MIX 96 Program Director Jim O'Hara said, "We are grateful to our listeners who opened their hearts to support this great cause." Children's Miracle Network has a membership of 170 children's hospitals nationwide. Children's Hospital of Iowa joined Children's Miracle Network in l984. Since then, more than $21 million has been raised to enhance the lives of hospitalized children and their families. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Children's Miracle Network is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to generating funds and awareness programs to benefit children treated at children's hospitals throughout the United States and Canada. Children's Miracle Network's hallmark is that locally generated donations stay in the local area to benefit patients at the local children's hospital. To date, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $2.6 billion for children's hospitals. Children's Miracle Network also includes 75 corporate sponsors, 200 television stations and more than 135 radio stations. Children's Hospital of Iowa at UI Hospitals and Clinics is the state's longest-serving children's hospital. More than 130,000 children receive care at Children's Hospital of Iowa and its statewide network of outreach clinics each year. If you have questions about making a pledge, or you would like more information about how you can help the Children's Miracle Network cause, contact contact Lisa Baum at 319-335-8447 or Michelle Altmaier at 319-335-9003. You can also make a donation online at www.givetoiowa.org/mix96. The UI acknowledges the UI Foundation as the preferred channel for private contributions that benefit all areas of the university. For more information about the Good. Better. Best. Iowa campaign, visit its web site at www.GoodBetterBestIowa.org. Contact Information
Sheila Baldwin Additional information about supporting the Mix 96 radiothon also is available on this site. |