Cumulus Albuquerque Hosts Community Fire Relief Drive This Weekend

Fire Relief Drive On Saturday

CUMULUS MEDIA ALBUQUERQUE will hold a Fire Relief Drive on SATURDAY, MAY 21st to benefit THE SALVATION ARMY EMERGENCY DISASTER SERVICES (EDS) and provide emergency relief to people affected by the HERMITS PEAK and CALF CANYON fires in NEW MEXICO. The drive is set to take place from 8a to 4p in the east parking lot of COTTONWOOD MALL (10000 COORS BYPASS NW, ALBUQUERQUE).

CUMULUS RADIO personalities will lead the citywide collection of donations of toiletries, clothing, baby items, and non-perishable food, which will be delivered to a SALVATION ARMY-operated facility in LAS VEGAS, NM, by JUST SPRINKLERS drivers and trucks.

CUMULUS ALBUQUERQUE VP/Market Mgr. JEFF BERRY said, "We feel for the communities devastated by fires across our state and are honored to help get supplies to the people who need them most. This is all possible because of our community partners and listeners, who have come together with our radio stations and team to get these products to impacted communities as quickly as possible."

SALVATION ARMY EDS Incident Commander, Captain JEFF WILLIAMS, said, “THE SALVATION ARMY is extremely grateful to CUMULUS ALBUQUERQUE for launching this drive. The generously donated items from this drive will bring much-needed comfort to our NEW MEXICO neighbors affected by this devastating wildfire event. We are truly blessed.”

JUST SPRINKLERS owner JOHN SEAVER added, "An outpouring from our ALBUQUERQUE community is what is needed now to be able to fill up our trucks and assist THE SALVATION ARMY at this time of need. I believe we can all answer the call and help offer immediate relief to our neighbors across NEW MEXICO."

The HERMITS PEAK-CALF CANYON fire is now the largest wildfire in NEW MEXICO history, and is roughly 34% contained, having burned over 300,000 acres. 

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