A local radio station is giving back this week by hosting a special three-day broadcast to raise money – and awareness – for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford.
Starting Thursday, 102.9 DRC-FM will hold its 11th annual Children’s Miracle Network Hosptials Radiothon event, broadcast live from the CCMC café.
The event will feature success stories from patients and their families.
Over the past 10 years, Radiothon has raised $1.7 million for CCMC. Tthis year’s goal is to break $2 million, according to a statement from the hospital.
To donate, listeners can call 1-800-852-KIDS Thursday and Friday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donations can also be made online at connecticutchildrens.org. All money raised will go directly to the hospital.
Last year, Radiothon raised more than $232,000.