And as much as we appreciate the support, this sponsorship comes with some great perks. Each time a WIBC personality mentions the phone number or making a pledge, we’ll encourage listeners to “Call the ValPak and REACH magazine phone bank at 877-71-PEACE”. That’s a lot of mentions throughout 55 hours!

Looking for a great way to promote your business and give back to your community, too? We welcome you to join us as an hourly sponsor. With sponsorships starting as low as $500, we have options for even modest budgets. To learn more, you can call Kristen at 224-1019 or visit our event site at WIBCRadiothon.org.

With sponsorships starting as low as $500, it’s easy to work that into a community giving or advertising budget. Since our campaign doesn’t officially end until January 30, so you can make a sponsorship pledge and pay in 2010! So, don’t let year-end budget crunches stop you from helping your neighbors in need. Commit a portion of next year’s budget and reap the rewards during Christmas.

We’ve worked hard to make Radiothon sponsorships affordable for our partners. Hourly sponsorships are ranked according to WIBC’s listenership volume with the highest levels having the widest  audience reach. In-kind item(s) donations for prize packages are needed and greatly appreciated as they increase call volume and pledges that support our  programs.

Of course, we’re pleased to announce that Quin Buckner will be joining us for a second year. We had a great time working with Quinn and the Pacers organization last year. Their generous donation of pairs of tickets for each hour of the event and two prize packages added extra excitement at the hours ticked by. In fact, almost $6,000 was raised during the hours that Quinn and Pacers President, Jim Morris called the station!

So, as you consider how you can help us this year, we encourage you to get      involved with Radiothon. This year, our 2008 Radiothon partners have already made it possible for The Salvation Army to: 

• Provide a safe shelter for over 800 women and children in the first 6 months of this year.
• Support over 200 former shelter   residents making a fresh start by continuing case management, child care assistance and financial support, breaking the cycle of abuse and homelessness.
• Serve about 40,000 meals to women and children at our shelter.
• Offer no-cost summer camp to over 500 at-risk youth this year.

We appreciate your continued support of The Salvation Army through events like Radiothon. To become a 2009 Radiothon sponsor, call Kristen at 224-1019.