‘Music for Miracles’ Radiothon another success for the children in the East | Eastern North Carolina Now

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Pledges to this year's 'Music for Miracles' Radiothon on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT bring the total giving for this year's 16th annual event to more than $3 million

    GREENVILLE, N.C.     Listeners from throughout eastern North Carolina phoned in their support for children over this past weekend, pledging $125,390 during the 16th annual "Music for Miracles" Radiothon on Classic Hits 107.9 WNCT.

    These pledges bring all-time giving for the event to more than $3 million. Proceeds will go to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to support programs and services at Vidant Children's Hospital and the 29 counties it serves.

    "For the past 16 years, the radio station's hard work and heartfelt commitment have meant so much to the children of eastern North Carolina," said Laura Lee Potter, program director for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "Their dedication to this event is incredible and has helped make it one of our largest fundraisers each year."

    "The WNCT team was great to work with, and for three days opened the station and their hearts to our volunteers and to the children who came to share their inspirational stories with loyal 107.9 listeners," Potter said.

    Several of this year's Miracle Children, including poster child, Lucas Moore, 9, and his parents Johnnie and Lee Ann Moore of Martin County, joined on-air personalities during the marathon broadcast April 19-21 to share with the listeners the difference donations make in a child's life. In addition to Lucas, several other Miracle Children visited during the event to share their incredible stories as well, including: Jeremiah Williford, 2, of Hertford County; Glenn "Cort" Poole, 18, of Craven County; Hugo Rubirosa, 18, of Onslow County; Ayden Egan, 9, of Wayne County; and Grayson Shreves, 12, of Pitt County.

    More than 70 volunteers helped to answer phones, most of them employees of Vidant Medical Center, but as well as volunteers from various church and civic groups. Some volunteers worked their shift on Friday and came back throughout the weekend to assist in the event. Many local restaurants and businesses donated meals and refreshments.

    Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is a fund-raising program of the Vidant Medical Center Foundation. All money raised stays in eastern North Carolina to benefit sick and injured children.


    Contact: Beth Anne Atkins, Vidant Health Strategic Development, (252) 847-7735 or beth.atkins@VidantHealth.com

    Vidant Health, a mission-driven, not-for-profit corporation, owns, leases or has a majority membership interest in nine eastern North Carolina hospitals and has a management agreement with one other. The health system includes Albemarle Health, Vidant Beaufort Hospital, Vidant Bertie Hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital, Vidant Duplin Hospital, Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital, Vidant Medical Center, Vidant Pungo Hospital, Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Vidant Home Health and Hospice, Vidant Wellness Centers, Vidant Medical Group and is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. On the web at www.vidanthealth.com.

    Contact: Laura Lee Potter, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program director, (252) 847-5437