Univision Radio stations around the country support St. Jude .
January 3, 2009
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has joined forces with Univision Radio in its annual radiothon to help St. Jude find cures and save children.
During the radiothon Promesa y Esperanza (Promise and Hope), taking place February 5 and 6, listeners can pledge their donations by calling 1-800-998-VIDA (8432) or by visiting http://www.promesayesperanza.org. The event will be broadcast to more than 15 markets around the country, including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, New York and Puerto Rico.
“The dedication of Univision Radio and generosity of its listeners will give hope to St. Jude patients and their families as they fight cancer and other deadly diseases,” said David L. McKee, interim CEO and chief
operating officer of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude.
“We are honored to once again partner with St. Jude to bring hope to patients and their families through the Promesa y Esperanza radiothon,” said Gary Stone, president and chief operating officer, Univision Radio.
“The response from our listeners and employees – our Univision family – has been inspiring and speaks to our commitment to contributing to St. Jude’s mission of helping save children’s lives.”