WBQB (B101.5)/Frederickburg, VA, Raises $140k For Children's National Hospital

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CENTENNIAL BROADCASTING Hot AC WBQB (B101.5)/FREDERICKSBURG, VA, broadcast the 6th Annual CAREATHON to benefit CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL last week. During the live, 28-hour event at CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL in WASHINGTON, D.C., B101.5 listeners and sponsors pledged $140,085, a $4,825.08 increase over last year’s $135.259.92 total.  The money will go directly to CHILDREN'S NATIONAL to help ensure every child can receive exceptional care, regardless of illness, injury or ability to pay.

CENTENNIAL BROADCASTING FREDERICKSBURG Market Manager MARK BASS commented, “It's a pleasure to work with this wonderful hospital that is so important in our community,. We feel it is critical CHILDREN'S NATIONAL continues their commitment to quality care, research, and support to local families.”

CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK Director TRACY JOINES added, “We are incredibly grateful to the B101.5 team, listeners, and sponsors for their dedication and support for the patients and families at CHILDREN'S NATIONAL. Funds pledged through this event help ensure CHILDREN'S NATIONAL can provide world-class care to kids in the FREDERICKSBURG community and beyond.”

Added B101.5 morning show hsot DEE DANIELS, “Being a part of this CAREATHON every year fills my heart with such joy and admiration for our community. To our listeners, I want to say thank you for your generosity in supporting this wonderful hospital. It is truly a special place used by so many people in our region. Your gift, your kindness, means so much to the families, the hospital staff, and to us here at B101.5.”    

The B101.5 CAREATHON has attained significant growth year-over-year.  The inaugural event in 2014, netted just over $35,000.  Today, the six-year total pledged by B101.5 listeners and advertising partners has risen to $652.415.

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