WWKI (Hit Country 100.5)/Kokomo, IN 'We Care' Raises $411K For Local Charities

WWKI's JR Dennis With Becky Varnell

CUMULUS MEDIA Country WWKI (HIT COUNTRY 100.5).KOKOMO, IN, marked 43 years of its "We Care" program by raising $411,820.16 for 2015, tallied from numerous fundraisers held throughout the year, including a 48-hour telethon, Trim-A-Tree Festival, We Care Store, and a Wrap-Up auction.

Commented veteran organization volunteer BECKY VARNELL on-air during WEDNESDAY's annual check presentation, "For everyone who donated and contributed: You brought hope to those in need, for those who needed the feeling of hope for CHRISTMAS."

Added CUMULUS MEDIA GM/VP JOHN SPILMAN, "HIT COUNTRY 100.5 KI is annually honored to help give 'We Care' a voice on its radio airwaves. The partnership between WWKI and We Care is one that represents how radio and fundraising can work together to serve our local communities.  We’re grateful to be part of WE CARE’s beginnings and our continued involvement with an organization that has such an impact on the heart of our community.”

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