2010 Radiothon Finishes Strong!

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! Read more

Walmart Joins Us Again

Walmart is supporting Radiothon again during the Amber Stearns segment. Walmart has been a strong and faithful ally of The Salvation Army, supporting Coats for Kids, Toy Shop and many other events and programs.

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!

JJ Beck and Cartridge Specialists INK

Cartridge Specialists INK does great things for the people we serve and the planet!  We owe a huge thanks to Cartridge Specialists INK for sponsoring our 10-11 am hour of the WIBC Radiothon and for their effective business model which is based on recycling ink cartridges. 

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

One America is one great company…it’s a bit cheesy, but it’s true.  We are so appreciative for One America’s sponsorship of our 2-3 pm hour for Radiothon.

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 Auto Technologies

A big thank you to Klipsch Audio Technologies for sponsoring our noon to 2pm hours for Radiothon. In addition to be an hourly sponsor, Klipsch also generously donated a Surround Sound System valued at $1,500 as a prize package item.  Klipsch has been a wonderful supporter of The Salvation Army’s WIBC Radiothon for several years.

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!

Mutual Fund Store

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.

Northwest Kiwanis

Jeff Gambacini, Director of Kiwanis Club of Northwest Indianapolis, started off the day at Sullivan Hardware & Garden as the hourly sponsor.

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!

Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC

JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, is a unique team of attorneys, who each bring diverse and extensive experience in their respective areas of law. The firm’s practice areas focus on family law, adoption, mediation, business litigation and appeals, as well as the developing area of collaborative law, an innovative approach to a “respectful divorce.” With a responsive and compassionate approach, the attorneys of JHDJ Law are committed to providing our clients with personalized service. While the firm’s philosophy focuses on minimizing conflict and negotiating resolution, the attorneys are assertive advocates protecting our clients’ interests. As effective and experienced litigators, the attorneys work with clients to develop strategies for negotiating settlements, while always preparing for litigation if necessary. The practice is supported by a trained and knowledgeable team of paralegals and administrative staff, who are integral to the firm’s mission to provide clients with responsive, personal attention.

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.

Fun and Fundraising

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.

Download the King of the Earth MP3

Jed Wickham, an Indiana songwriter, has written a new Christmas song, The King of the Earth, and has provided it to support the Salvation Army’s annual WIBC Radiothon to be held today December 3, 2010 through Sunday, December 5, 2010.

The proceeds from the sale of the song will directly benefit The Salvation Army’s humanitarian effort this Christmas season.

In this way we are sharing the message of the Christmas season, while supporting the work of The Salvation Army.

Listen Now

Funds raised through the sale of The King of the Earth song at www.thekingoftheearth.com, play a vital role in supporting Salvation Army programs that offer food, shelter and a fresh start for our neighbors in need.

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