CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORKFourthAnnualRadiothonRaises Record Amount for ACHFive-year-old Emily Pyron, who hasbeen treated at ACH, answered aphone and took a pledge from a veryimportant caller – her grandfather.Tears, smiles and laughs were shared in February when B98.5 hosted the fourth annualChampions for Children Radiothon benefiting <strong>Arkansas</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong>. The Radiothon,held Feb. 12-14 in the lobby of the hospital, raised more than $301,000 for ACH.Patients, families, donors and caregivers were invited to share their stories about ACH duringthe Radiothon, putting into words the care, love and hope that happens every day in thehospital. Proceeds from the Radiothon came from many sources, including pledge donations,sponsors and Change Angels, a group of 210 individuals and organizations who collecteddonations of change from friends, family and co-workers in the weeks leading up to theRadiothon. This year, Change Angels raised more than $33,000 for the hospital.Also, for the first time, B98.5 sister stations Power 92, KOKY, KARN and Alice 107.7 hadlive remotes from ACH in support of the Radiothon.“The <strong>2008</strong> Champions for ChildrenRadiothon was a huge success, thanks toour friends at B98.5 and CitadelBroadcasting Company,” says JenniferSelig, Children’s Miracle Network directorin the ACH Foundation. “They areall such wonderful partners to ACH, andwe look forward to working with themagain next year.”There were tears and cheers as ACH patients, along with ACH president and CEODr. Jonathan Bates, revealed the final total of $301,934 to the crowd gathered tocelebrate the end of the B98.5 Champions for Children Radiothon.Jeff Matthews poses with a stuffed giraffeas the B98 team attempts to raise$34,000 to purchase a giraffe omnibedfor the ACH neonatal intensive care unit.The promotion was a success, thanks tothe hard work of the DJs and the generosityof listeners.Jeff Matthews,Kevin Miller andLisa Fischer visitwith studentsfrom DunbarMagnet MiddleSchool, who visitedACH to dropoff money raisedthrough theChange Angelsprogram.8The B98 team reacts after seeing the Radiothon total for the firsttime. Thanks to the hard work of B98 and Citadel BroadcastingCompany, the <strong>2008</strong> Radiothon raised a record amount for ACH.
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORKThe B98 team celebrates winning the KenPeterson Award with “Scrubs” star Neil Flynnand ACH representatives. The crew gathered inOrlando included (from left) John Bel, presidentof the ACH Foundation; Jeff Matthews, B98;Kevin Miller, B98; Flynn; Lisa Fischer, B98;Randy Cain, B98; and Jennifer Selig, CMNdirector with the ACH Foundation.B98.5 Wins National AwardIn recognition of its achievements in support of <strong>Arkansas</strong>Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong>, radio station B98.5 KURB recently was awardedthe Ken Peterson Outstanding Radio Station of the Year Awardat the Children’s Miracle Network celebration in Orlando, Fla. Staffmembers Jeff Matthews, Lisa Fischer, Kevin Miller and Randy Cainwere on hand to receive the award.The Ken Peterson Award, established by and presented throughForesters and Children’s Miracle Network, annually recognizes asingle outstanding radio station whose commitment, accomplishmentsand service through Radiothon reflect a passion that kidstruly come first. From among 80 other radio stations across thecountry nominated for this award, B98 was chosen for its strengthsin broadcasting, innovation and development, and fundraisinggrowth from year to year.Each year, B98 and its parent company, Citadel Broadcasting,exceed all expectations to raise both money and awareness for<strong>Arkansas</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong>. Since 2005, the station has hosted theB98 Champions for Children Radiothon to benefit ACH, and eachyear, fundraising totals have increased. Over the past four years, B98has raised more than $900,000 for <strong>Arkansas</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong>.“Everything the station has done is innovative and evidence ofthe staff ’s deep commitment and compassion for kids and the missionof <strong>Arkansas</strong> Children’s <strong>Hospital</strong>,” says John Bel, president ofthe ACH Foundation. “B98.5 has been a great radio partner to usduring the past four years. We are looking forward to continuing thisrelationship for many, many years.”Children’s Miracle Network Announces 2007 ResultsNational sponsors for Children’s Miracle Networkraise money at the local level with fundraising activitiesled by employees and supported by members of thecommunity. The grassroots efforts add up quicklyand, in 2007, resulted in a total donation of more$2.96 million. The combined achievements of thesesponsors help the caregivers at <strong>Arkansas</strong> Children’s<strong>Hospital</strong> provide care, love and hope every day forpatients and their families.ACH is a proud member of Children’s MiracleNetwork, a non-profit organization dedicated to helpingkids by raising funds for 170 children’s hospitalsacross North America. Children’s Miracle Networkfunds raised in <strong>Arkansas</strong>, north Louisiana, east Texasand east Oklahoma benefit ACH.For their recent Children’s Miracle Networkfundraising campaign supporting <strong>Arkansas</strong> Children’s<strong>Hospital</strong>, we thank the following national sponsors:Wal-Mart and Sam’s ClubLog A Load For KidsCredit Unions for KidsRE/MAX InternationalFred’s Inc.Kiwanis and Key Club InternationalGoody’s Family ClothingACE HardwarePhi Mu SororityLove’s Travel Stops and Country StoresValero Energy Corp.Dairy Queen InternationalInternational House of PancakesSigma ChiCarmike CinemasRite AidThe Coca Cola CompanyUSA GymnasticsGolden CorralBrookshire and Super OneMiss America OrganizationCROSSMARKCombined Federal CampaignHershey’sMarriott InternationalMoney Mailer, LLCKroger CompanyChevron ProductsExpress Personnel ServicesCO-OP Financial ServicesPapa John’s PizzaOutback Steakhouse9