Big Joe Staysniak, co-chair of this year's WIBC Radiothon, was in studio as the 58 hour event wrapped up.

The 16th Annual WIBC Radiothon to benefit The Salvation Army wrapped up on Sunday after 58 hours of programing which encouraged listeners to pledge their support. At the end, $141,164 was raised at the event.

This year’s final total was a little behind last year’s, but it still translates to more than 31,000 meals and more than 1,500 safe nights of shelter for those in need in our community. Of course The Salvation Army would not be able to provide these needs without the generosity of everyone who called in and made a pledge. Thank you!

We also need to thank all of our sponsors: J. Wickham Consulting – Title Sponsor, Val Pak Reach – Phone Bank Sponsor, and Markey’s Rental and Staging – our Toteboard Sponsor. Also, a big thank you to our hourly sponsors: Perkins Nichols Media, Finance Center Federal Credit Union, Planned Investment, Dellen Automotive, Hurst Beans, Central Indiana Roofing and Restoration, Jocham Harden Dimicck Jackson, Northwest Kiwanis, The Mutual Fund Store, Klipsch Audio Technologies, One America, Wilson Kehoe Winningham, Ruth’s Chris, Walmart, Cartridge, Specialist Inc. Firestone, Drug and Opiate Recovery Network, and Seamless Restoration.

This year’s Radiothon Co-Chairs were Big Joe Staysniak of 1070 theFan and WIBC, and Tom Zupncic VP of Marketing of the Indianapolis Colts. Zup was able to get some great prizes this year including an autographed Peyton Manning helmet, autographed Peyton Manning football, Dwight Freeny and Reggie Wayne autographed footballs, game tickets and on lucky donor will get to lead the team out of the tunnel on the Lucas Oil Motorcycle a the January 2 Colts vs. Titans game. Our thanks to Zup and big Joe for all of their help.

Last but certainly not least, we need to thank our long time partner and friends, WIBC. For 16 years now they’ve given us hours of air-time and dedicated support to the ministries and programs of The Salvation Army. Because of your love for this community, we can again serve those who hurting.

Thank you to all for a great Radiothon and we will see you next year!

According to Mike Rowland, big shot Jason Wetzel of Walmart shared these fun Thanksgiving facts with us:

Walmart sold  enough filling to make 15 million pies or enough cans stacked on top of each other to equal 1,107 Empire State Buildings including the lightening rod.

- enough cans of vegetables to stretch from Minneapolis to New Orleans

- enough turkeys to equal the weight of 25,000 Toyota Prius’ or 12,650 Blue whales or 5,420 African elephants

Thanks Jason, for your support and your fun facts!

Here’s an interesting fact: In one year, if the world’s discarded cartridges were stacked end-to-end they would circle the earth over three times.

Thanks again to JJ Beck and Cartridge Specialists INK. To learn more visit their website at http://www.csiprintsupply.com/.

One America is headquartered in Indianapolis and committed to serving their community.  This sponsorship is just one small example of the many things One America does to help make Indianapolis a better place to live.

Thank you One America for your support!

Klipsch is an incredible corporate partner and makes fantastic speakers. Check out this fun fact: “Klipsch is the official loudspeaker of the Hard Rock Cafe. The company’s products are placed in Hard Rock Cafe restaurants and retail locations; Hard Rock Hotel and Casino ‘high roller’ suites and Hard Rock live performance stages.”

To learn more about Klipsch visit their website at www.klipsch.com.

Thank you Klipsch!

Denny Smith with the morning sweets on WIBC Radiothon at Sullivan Hardware.

Thank you to Denny Smith, Mutual Fund Store, for sponsoring the noon to 10am hours for Radiothon. Denny was also our radio host along with Pat Sullivan at Sullivan Hardware for the morning portion of Radiothon. Denny brings with him a huge following from his financial show that’s on from 1-3 on Saturdays called Investing Sense.

Adam Bold founded The Mutual Fund Store® with a vision of becoming a premier, independent, fee-based investment advisory and asset management services firm. After spending a number of years in the commission-based, broker-dealer side of the financial services industry, Adam’s vision included a move to a fee-based, advisor-client relationship model where investment decisions and recommendations would be made strictly with clients’ best interests in mind.

To contact Mutual Fund Store in Indianapolis, you can call (317)579-0700.

The Kiwanis Club has a long history supporting The Salvation Army, all throughout the year. The club members participate with bell ringing and volunteering at various events. The club also provides funding for many of our grass roots marketing programs.

The Kiwanis Mission Statement:

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Thank you Northwest Kiwanis for supporting this year’s Radiothon!

Whether a client’s matter involves a divorce, a business dispute or an adoption, the attorneys and staff of JHDJ Law understand the emotional and stressful nature of the proceedings and apply the firm’s unique perspective in an empathetic approach to clients’ cases. With an experienced firm of litigators and skilled mediators, JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC offers comprehensive services to assist families, businesses and individuals throughout Indiana.

We thank JHDJ for sponsoring the morning hour of Radiothon! If you’d like to get in touch with them – call (317)569-0770. JHDJ offices are located at 11450 N. Meridian, Suite 200.

Dick Crumb, Denny Smith, and Pat Sullivan.

Its time.  For all of you Radiothon fans who listen every year, it’s time for some fun and fundraising.  Each year for 6 hours, Pat Sullivan, Dick Crumb, and Denny Smith get together and bring in the pledges.

This year will be no exception as the all-star team will broadcast from the Sullivan’s Hardware on N. Keystone starting at 9 AM.  Come to store and share in the Christmas time fun, including the 24 foot high Red Kettle Bounce House outside.  Maybe our host will even take a turn.  To find out, tune into WIBC 93.1 from 9AM until 3PM or head out to Sullivan’s Hardware.

Brad Nomandy of Central Indiana Roofing and Restoration in the WIBC studio

Thank you Central Indiana Roofing and Restoration!  Our 6 O’clock sponsor added an extra incentive for our listeners.  The top pledge received a gift certificate for $300 of a roof installation, and the second highest pledge received $150 off of an attic insulation install.

This was the first year for Central Indiana Roofing and Restoration to be a sponsor and we hope that it will be the first of many Radiothon’s to come.