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CBS RADIO Dallas Annual “Christmas is for Children” Radiothon Raises
More Than $1 Million for Children’s Medical Center
DALLAS – (December 20, 2012) – Children’s Medical Center received donations totaling
$1,007,364 as a result of the annual “Christmas is for Children” Radiothon which aired Dec. 7
and 8 on CBS RADIO Dallas’ 103.7 Lite FM and MEGA 107.5.
During the Radiothon, on-air personalities from both stations shared heart-warming stories about
the pediatric care provided to Children’s patients every day, and listeners were encouraged to
donate to the not-for profit hospital. The Radiothon also received promotional support from other
local CBS Radio and CBS Television stations. In addition, special appearances by station
personalities, including nationally-syndicated host Delilah, at Children’s throughout the event
provided entertainment and encouragement for phone bank volunteers as well as patients and
families.
“Taking care of our patients is our number one priority, and we could not do it without the
support of our community and great partners like 103.7 Lite FM and MEGA 107.5,” said Michael
Frick, president of the Children’s Medical Center Foundation. “We’re grateful for the outpouring
of support from the listeners as we continue to make life better for the more than 200,000 patients
we serve each year.”
The “Christmas is for Children” Radiothon was made possible by the generous support of local
sponsors. Phone bank sponsor FairLease donated $47,000, making them the largest Radiothon
sponsor ever. Additional sponsors included Foresters, Primrose Schools and Neighborhood Credit
Union.
Every dollar raised through the Radiothon stays at Children’s to serve the families of North
Texas. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our community, thousands of patients will have
the chance for a brighter tomorrow.
Those who would still like to make a difference in the lives of the patients at Children’s may visit
www.childrens.com/give.
About Children’s Medical Center
The private, not-for-profit Children's Medical Center is the fifth-largest pediatric healthcare
provider in the country, with 559 licensed beds, two full-service campuses and 10 outpatient sites.
Children’s was the state’s first pediatric hospital to achieve Level 1 Trauma status and is the only
pediatric teaching facility in North Texas, affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center. For
more information, please visit www.childrens.com.
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More Than $1 Million for Children’s Medical Center
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About 103.7 Lite FM and MEGA 107.5
103.7 Lite FM and MEGA 107.5 are owned and operated by CBS RADIO, one of the largest
major-market radio operators in the United States. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO
operates 126 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation’s top 50 markets. CBS
RADIO also owns and operates KRLD-AM, KRLD-FM, KJKK-FM and KLUV-FM in DallasFort Worth. Listen to 103.7 Lite FM online at 1037LiteFM.com and Mega 107.5 online at
mega1075.com. Both stations are also available on mobile devices via the radio.com app.
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