(submitted photo/Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation)

By Jaryn Vecchio

Annual Fundraiser

Annual Radiothon raises over $760K for Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital

Nov 9, 2022 | 5:25 PM

The annual Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital (JPCH) Radiothon was once again a huge success.

Radio stations in multiple communities like Prince Albert, North Battleford, Meadow Lake, Saskatoon, and Regina broadcasted the fundraiser on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, helping raise over $760,000.

“We are truly grateful to Saskatchewan for tuning in to their local radio station, picking up the phone and making a donation after hearing the real, inspirational stories of children from across the province who are receiving critical care at JPCH,” Brynn Boback-Lane, president and CEO of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, said.

Last year’s Radiothon raised over $888,000.

This year’s funds will be used to purchase equipment for innovative surgeries, increase capacity of care for scoliosis patients, and provide life-saving therapies for acute kidney patients.

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According to the foundation, more than 20,000 kids attend the JPCH Emergency Room each year, while the Out-Patients Unit helps over 30,000 children annually.

Gord and Barb Broda of Prince Albert, who the foundation say are loyal supports, matched up to $150,000.

This year’s funds also put the total amount raised throughout the entire history of the Radiothon to over $15 million. The first fundraiser was held 20 years prior.

Editor’s Note: paNOW is owned by Pattison Media.

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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