Children's Hospital Radiothon & Telethon
The winning teams of NEWS-TALK 810 WGY and FOX23 WXXA come together for this three-day radio & television event, raising awareness and dollars in support of the programs at the Children’s Hospital.
The Radiothon takes place on location at the Hospital and at Crossgates Mall. The Telethon is broadcast live from WMHT studios.
Your gift of any amount will open doors in patient care, biomedical research and medical education at the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center.
Schedule of Events
11th Annual 810WGY
Children's Hospital Radiothon
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Friday, May 29th Saturday, May 30th 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, May 31st |
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23rd Annual FOX23
Children's Hospital Telethon
| Sunday, May 31st 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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Thank you to 810WGY and FOX23 for their outstanding and continued support!
Facts About the Children's Hospital
The Children's Hospital is a part of Albany Medical Center - the region's only academic health sciences center. It is a 125-bed facility devoted exclusively to the medical needs of infants, children, and adolescents.
- It is the referral center for all seriously ill or injured children from 25 counties in upstate New York and western New England.
- The Children's Hospital is the only medical facility in the region that maintains around-the-clock pediatric emergency services.
- MOST importantly, the Children's Hospital treats all children regardless of their ability to pay
Josh Dogs
When veterinarian Randy Lange’s daughter needed to have her tonsils out, he looked for a book to help explain what was going to happen to her. When he couldn’t find one, he created one, about Josh, a golden retriever who visits the doctor. Josh’s story helps make your child’s experience easier.
But Josh is more than just a book; Josh can go through the experience too…bandages and all. Because sometimes things are easier with a friend.
Josh helps lots of hospitalized kids too, by supporting Children’s Miracle Network. Each year, 170 children’s hospitals affiliated with CMN treat 12 million kids suffering from cancer, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, and life-threatening accidents. Josh is helping these 12 million kids. With your $50 donation, a Josh Dog and book will be presented to a child at the Children's Hospital at Albany Med on the day of the FOX23 Children's Hospital Telethon.
Miracle Maker Club
Together we can make miracles happen for children treated at the Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Join our Miracle Maker Club by pledging a monthly gift of $15 or more. A baseball with each Miracle Maker Club member's name will be placed on a baseball diamond on May 31, 2009. For every 25 baseballs, one winner will be randomly selected to win a $250 gift certificate to Crossgates Mall!
Volunteer
Each year, hundreds of volunteers make the Children's Hospital Radiothon and Telethon a success by giving their time to answer phones and receive pledges from generous donors. If you are interested in volunteering for the Radiothon or Telethon please contact Veronica Ciullo at ciullov@mail.amc.edu
