SuperTalk Mississippi Media is gearing up for the 12th annual Radiothon benefitting the Palmer Home for Children on Thursday, July 11.
Listeners across the region are invited to tune in to SuperTalk Mississippi on their radios or online from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to hear from individuals who have been directly impacted by Palmer Home’s mission, including children currently in care, alumni, staff, and supporters. Gripping interviews and heartwarming stories will be shared throughout The Gallo Show, MidDays with Gerard Gibert, Good Things with Rebecca Turner, SportsTalk Mississippi, and SuperTalk Mississippi News.
“As a privately funded nonprofit, we rely on the dedicated support of partners like SuperTalk Mississippi in order to serve hundreds of children in need,” Drake Bassett, President & CEO of Palmer Home for Children, said. “Radiothon is not only our largest fundraising day of the year, but also raises critical awareness of our services across Mississippi and beyond. SuperTalk listeners have generously embraced the mission of Palmer Home, and we look forward to partnering again for the 12th straight year.”
In 2012, SuperTalk Mississippi declared Palmer Home for Children as the network’s charity of choice and established the annual Radiothon to support the needs of the organization. Since its inception, the annual event has raised nearly $2.8 million for the children at Palmer Home and has become Palmer Home’s largest one-day fundraiser. Last year’s event alone raised more than $367,000 for the Mississippi-based nonprofit.
“In the 12th year of this partnership, we are more excited than ever before to once again offer our platform to raise awareness for Palmer Home’s much-needed mission,” Kim Dillon, President & CEO of SuperTalk Mississippi Media, said.
“Palmer Home does not rely on government funding for their operation, so events like our annual Radiothon really are critical in ensuring this organization continues to serve the vulnerable children and families in need within our state. Mississippi is often touted as the most generous state in our nation, and we are so humbled by the outpouring of love and support that we see each year from our fellow Mississippians as they tune in to the Radiothon, hearing the stories and testimonies of individuals that remind us of the true mission of Palmer Home. It truly is a respite for those in need and a special place where hope grows.”
To donate to Palmer Home for Children in honor of Radiothon, please visit www.palmerhome.org/radiothon. To learn more about how Palmer Home serves children and families in need, please visit www.palmerhome.org.
About Palmer Home for Children
Palmer Home for Children is a privately funded, faith-based organization that has provided superior care to vulnerable children for 129 years. Palmer Home provides campus care, foster care, family care, and transitional care to meet the specific needs of each child and family. The Whole Child Initiative, Palmer Home’s approach to care, emphasizes child development by focusing on five components: physical development, emotional healing, educational support, social health, and spiritual growth. For more information, visit www.palmerhome.org.
About SuperTalk Mississippi Media
With four statewide radio networks, 12 talk radio stations, 16 music stations, SuperTalk TV, over 45 news affiliates, and a trailblazing digital marketing division in STMM Digital, SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state. The SuperTalk Mississippi Network delivers simulcast programming to 12 stations that cover all 82 counties in the state and explores many issues such as The Gallo Show, MidDays with Gerard Gibert, Good Things with Rebecca Turner, and SportsTalk Mississippi. For more information, visit www.supertalk.fm.
