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The region’s 44th St. Jude Radiothon will be broadcast Feb. 13-14 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Ruston station Z107.5.
During the event, donations can be made by calling 1-800-787-5288 or by donating online via the station’s website (Z1075fm.com), Facebook (Z107.5) or Instagram (Z1075fm) pages. In-person donations will be collected in related side events at the Ruston Walmart Supercenter and Super 1 Foods.
The Zeta Rho chapter of the service group Epsilon Sigma Alpha is co-sponsor of the event, which last year raised nearly $94,000 for the Memphis, Tennessee, hospital that focuses on treating catastrophic childhood diseases.
Radiothon Chair Nancy Darland said, “For over four decades, our community has shown immense generosity and compassion toward St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year, we continue to rely on your kindness to ensure that these brave children receive the comprehensive care they deserve.
“St. Jude not only offers top-notch medical treatment but also supports mental health, provides educational resources to help children keep up with their studies, and organizes engaging activities to make their journey a bit brighter. Your continued support makes all the difference in their lives, as well as their families’.”
Approximately 8,600 patients are treated by the hospital each year, with more than 800 active patients from Louisiana. Annual operating costs total over $2 billion.
Hospital officials say that an estimated 89% of the funds necessary to sustain and grow St. Jude must be raised by donors’ public contributions. No family is ever billed for treatment, travel, meals or lodging.
