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By paNOW Staff

Radiothon

Radiothon raises funds for province’s only PICU

Nov 7, 2023 | 7:59 AM

Over the next two days, radio listeners from across Saskatchewan will hear heartfelt stories from children, families, and medical professionals at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH).

It’s part of the annual JPCH Radiothon presented by CIBC Wood Gundy broadcasting provide-wide Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 in an effort to raise funds for the province’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

A press release from the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation said the PICU is a crucial provincial hub whose highly skilled medical professionals have specialized in training to navigate life-threatening conditions and save Saskatchewan’s sickest kids.

The release goes on to say “Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital has over 80,000 babies and children visits annually and 62 per cent of PICU patients are from outside of Saskatoon.”

Gord and Barb Broda of Prince Albert are matching radiothon donations up to $150,000.

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“Healing happens faster for children when they can stay close to their family while receiving care at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital. Keeping kids in our own province is vital for not only our children but also Saskatchewan families which strengthens our entire province,” said Barb Broda.

Gord Broda added, “Every donation to Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon matters, and we are proud to double your donation with our match, up to $150,000. Let’s make a difference for our province’s children together.”

The radiothon runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily across 32 radio stations including Pattison Media stations in Power99, Beach Radio 101.5 and 900 CKBI in Prince Albert, CJVR FM and 750 Beach Radio in Melfort, 1050 CJNB, Q98 and 93.3 Beach Radio in North Battleford and 102.3 CJNS in Meadow Lake.

“One of the most important things you may do today is pick up the phone and make a donation. It absolutely could help save a child’s life,” said Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

To make a donation call 1-888-808-KIDS (5437) or visit pattisonchildrens.ca.

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