KXY LOVES KIDS RADIOTHON AND CALENDAR LAUNCH SURE TO TOUCH YOUR HEART
Miracle Kids share their stories and tell listeners how they can help make a difference in the life of a child
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Oct. 21, 2014) – Broadcasting live from the Children’s Hospital Atrium, Thurs. and
Fri., Nov. 6 and 7, the KXY Loves Kids Radiothon and Calendar Launch will bring together Miracle Kids
from across Oklahoma. Each will share their personal story of triumph and strength as they strive to help
listeners better understand what it’s like inside our local children’s hospital, as well as how listeners can
help kids like them.
In addition to Miracle Kids and doctors, representatives from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and
Children’s Hospital Foundation also will gather to celebrate the new 2015 Miracle Children of Oklahoma
Calendar from 10 to 11 a.m., Thurs., Nov. 6. Calendars are on sale for $5 and can be autographed by
featured Miracle Children onsite.
During Radiothon, KXY morning DJs Bill Reed and Shawn Carey will broadcast live for two full days. Their
goal is to help raise awareness and funds to support the mission of Children’s Hospital Foundation – to
improve the health of Oklahoma’s children.
Listeners will hear on-air interviews from Miracle Kids who are dedicated to speaking and raising
awareness about the importance of research, education and clinical care through fundraising efforts in
Oklahoma. The amazing stories of hope and courage from Miracle Children like Hailey will inspire all
who tune in and listen.
Hailey was born with a rare genetic disorder characterized by severe malformations of the chest cavity,
ribs and thorax, thus affecting her ability to breathe. She wasn’t expected to live long after birth. A few
months later, Hailey’s family discovered she was blind. Despite the odds she would not walk, breathe on
her own or live to her tenth birthday, Hailey has accomplished all three. She has excelled in braille and
Cherokee language competitions. She’s full of energy and is vivacious.
Pledges from the KXY Loves Kids Radiothon and proceeds from calendar sales help to make sure kids like
Hailey can receive leading edge pediatric specialty care without having to leave Oklahoma.
“I’m proud to have been a part of Radiothon for the past 12 years,” said Bill Reed, KXY DJ. “This event
has allowed me to meet true heroes – the kids, their families and the care teams who help to improve
their health. This event never fails to touch my heart each and every year.”
Listeners are encouraged to call in and make a pledge to support Oklahoma’s kids through Children’s
Hospital Foundation. Callers may choose to be a KXY Loves Kids Club Member for $15 a month, which
will go to help Oklahoma’s sickest children, or they may choose to make a one-time gift.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping
children by raising funds and awareness while keeping 100 percent of donations in the community
where they are raised. Children’s Hospital Foundation is a proud affiliate of CMN Hospitals and is
dedicated to providing funding for pediatric programs in research, education and clinical care for
Oklahoma’s children.
To make a donation during the KXY Love’s Kids Radiothon, call 405-271-9043 or donate online at
www.okchf.org.
For advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact Lacey Holt, development officer, at 405-271-9043
or [email protected].