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The Y105 FM morning team of Chris and Rachel raised more than $79,000 during the station's fourth annual Y105 Radiothon for Kids at University of Iowa Children's Hospital during their broadcast from the Kennedy Mall in Dubuque last week.

Chris and Rachel shared the stories of patients, families and University of Iowa Children's Hospital staff from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. August 30 through September 2. The 2004 Y105 Radiothon raised more than $75,000 to help make a difference in the hospital experience of children from across the region.

"I am very proud of the efforts of our staff to support children and their families at University of Iowa Children's Hospital," said Scott Lindahl, Y105 station manager. "I am also very grateful to our listeners for their continued commitment to University of Iowa Children's Hospital."

The Foresters organization underwrote the Y105 radiothon. Their assistance helps with program costs, permitting 100 percent of the proceeds of the event to go directly to University of Iowa Children's Hospital.

"The generosity of so many families in the Dubuque area speaks volumes about the high esteem they have for our hospital," said Michael Artman, M.D., University of Iowa professor and head of pediatrics and physician-in-chief at University of Iowa Children's Hospital. "We are honored to be able to serve them, and we look forward to continuing to provide them the most advanced, family-centered care available."

Local schools, businesses and individuals made check presentations during the four-day event. Radiothon proceeds help create new programs for children and support ongoing research, enhancements to patient stays through services such as pain management, and patient education.

For more information about how you can support the Children's Miracle Network cause, contact Michelle Altmaier at 3l9-335-9003. You can still make a pledge online.

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 170 children's hospitals throughout the United States and Canada. 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.

University of Iowa Children's Hospital at UI Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City is the state's longest-serving children's hospital. More than 130,000 children receive care at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital and its statewide network of outreach clinics each year.

KHAK Radiothon Raises $182,000 for University of Iowa Children's Hospital
The broadcast team of the Brain and the Bear of KHAK-FM in Cedar Rapids received $182,272 from listeners to support Children's Miracle Network during their ninth annual radiothon they broadcast live from the main lobby of UI Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

The amount of the funds raised this week represents an increase of $50,000 from last year's total. The marathon broadcast began at 6 a.m. September 13 and concluded at 10 a.m. on September 16. Proceeds from the 98-hour event will benefit patients of University of Iowa Children's Hospital at UI Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City and its outreach clinics. Donations to the radiothon remain in the local region to benefit critically ill and injured children. More than 130,000 children receive care at University of Iowa Children's Hospital each year.

"It's very difficult to describe this experience," said The Bear. "I strongly feel that it's all about bringing hope to parents and their children who really need our support."

"We can't thank our listeners enough," said The Brain. "Even though many of them recently contributed to relief efforts for the Gulf Coast, they still opened their hearts and helped these kids and their families right here at home."

The Brain and The Bear shared the stories of former and current patients of University of Iowa Children's Hospital, and the dedicated physicians, nurses and other health care professionals who care for them.

Children's Miracle Network is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children's hospitals throughout North America. Children's Miracle Network partners with 135 radio stations and 200 television stations to help support critically ill and injured children. Since its inception in 1983, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $2.6 billion for children's hospitals.

If you have would like more information about how you can help the Children's Miracle Network cause, contact Michelle Altmaier at 319-335-9003. You can also still make a donation online.

For more information:

University of Iowa Children's Hospital

Children's Miracle Network

Y105 FM

KHAK-FM