Cares 4 Kids Radiothon: Saving Kids In SWFL

The numbers are in for the 2nd annual Beasley Broadcasting Cares 4 Kids Radiothon. It was a team effort, raising money and saving kids in SWFL with Golisano Children's Hospital. The results were a record breaking $52,380!

Radio personalities and support staff from B103.9, Sunny 106.3, ESPN Southwest Florida, and 96 K-Rock gathered in the lobby of the hospital in Fort Myers before the sun came up and stayed on the air almost until the sun went down.

During that time they passed on some heartful, moving stories of the kids and families who have passed through the hospital doors. Then, they called upon you to help raise money for programs and specific items things needed for children's rooms and therapies.

Boy did you step up. Donations included Miracle Makers, people who give a set amount monthly, as well as one time donations. Many of those donations were matched by our generous sponsors.

Golisano is the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami. They treat every child regardless of a family's ability to pay. More than 400,000 children are treated annually. That's a lot.

Golisano has the most advanced technology, some that no other hospital in the state has. Take for instance the sensory friendly ambulance. It's a den of zen with calming lights on the ceiling, a bubble tube full of colorful, bobbing fish and a TV screen for distracting video.

The best part of this ambulance is that it's sound proof. Kids and parents don't hear any blaring siren, a noise that can cause or elevate fear and anxiety in an already scary, stressful time.

Here are just a few photos. We have more, along with a video, coming up shortly. However, we did not want to delay passing on the good news about the money you helped us raise. Neither did we want to delay thanking YOU for your support.

Thank you again to everyone who donated. You made a difference in the lives of Southwest Florida kids and families.