Ken and Colleen, STAR 102.5's morning team, will broadcast their 11th annual radiothon supporting University of Iowa's Children's Hospital Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22.

The radiothon supports UI Children's Hospital through Children's Miracle Network. Star 102.5 radiothons have raised more than $2 million in the last 10 years. Proceeds from this year's event will provide comfort items for UI Children's Hospital patients and their families.

During the radiothon, which will kick off Thursday at 5 a.m. in the Colloton Pavilion, UI Hospitals and Clinics, and end Friday at 5 p.m., Ken and Colleen will share the stories of former and current patients of UI Children's Hospital, and the dedicated physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals who care for them.

You can support UI Children's Hospital during the Star 102.5 radiothon by calling 800-456-2772 during the radiothon hours or visiting the Children's Miracle Network site. 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 Sarah Adkins at 319-335-8441.

“We're always very excited to broadcast this special event, “ says Jeff Delvaux, STAR 102.5 general manger. “Our staff really looks forward to meeting these brave kids and their families, Our listeners always come through, helping out in a big way.”

Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children's hospitals. Since its inception in 1983, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $3.4 billion for children's hospitals. Locally, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $29 million for the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.

For more information:

UI Children's Hospital

Children's Miracle Network

Support UI Children's Hospital

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