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WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Our Sponsor Poole's Pharmacy Care

Moon Mullins — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:26:19 +0000

We thank our friends at Poole’s Pharmacy Care for their support of St. Jude Children Research Hospital and the WBKR Radiothon. Not only for their advertising support, but also their contribution of $5000.00 this year, over $25,000 total since their sponsorship began in 2007. And, this year, Allie Poole donated $1100 from funds she earned [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon for 2013 – $155,046.00!

Moon Mullins — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:15:37 +0000

Wow. Thumbs Up. You did it for the kids at St. Jude Children Hospital. $155,046.00. Incredible. Thank you from Chad, Jaclyn, Dave, Jordan, Erin, Emily, Roxianne, Moon and all the staff at WBKR. Thank you from the staff of Region 4, St. Jude out of Louisville. They work so hard. We love you!!!

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – $17,200.01 From Barbecue

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:47:58 +0000

The barbecuing man, Jerry Morris and his crew from Angels for Ashley cooking team wrapped up nearly 48 straight hours of barbecuing butts and chicken and serving lunch and brought money to the WBKR studios. The total raised: $17,200.01. Man, oh man. As Chad said, this money will save lots of kids like our Jennifer [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Jennifer Rudd

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:12:06 +0000

In April of 2010, Jennifer Rudd went to St. Jude for the first time. Look how silly is with Jennifer and her niece Kirsten Knott. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has made a difference between life and death for young Jennifer. This afternoon, much against her inclination, Jennifer shared her story with Chad, Jaclyn and [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Business Donations

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:53:52 +0000

All the volunteers we have been featuring on our website have manned the "Celebrity Phone Bank" and it has been sponsored by our friends at Advanced Aesthetics, Owensboro Dermatology’s Medical Spa.

Well, this afternoon, Scott Sis from Advanced Aesthetics cam ein a

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Volunteers

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:23:26 +0000

I wrote earlier how important our volunteers are. We have more to acknowledge that were in helping WBKR and the kids at St. Jude yesterday and today. Some have been left off and I want to make sure we include them on our website. Thanks, guys. And, from Owensboro Catholic High School’s S.C.R.U.B.S. program… Kentucky [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Henderson Chevrolet-Buick-GMC

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:48:35 +0000

Our coffers are $1500 larger after Mike Spurgeon of Henderson Chevrolet-Buick-GMC crossed the Money Savin’ Bridge and made a huge donation to WBKR’s St. Jude Radiothon. Mike is always a supporter of every fundraiser we do: Polar Bear Plunge, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Christmas Wish and more. Our thanks to Mike and to [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Emily Clark

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:32:32 +0000

Emily Clark is here. She and guitarist Mark Shelton are here each year to help the kids beat cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Emily has a beautiful voice, with a folk-like quality to it. She performed Randy Lanham’s song “Going Home to Kentucky” for the Kentucky House and Senate in 2008. This song [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Kara Kirtley

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:06:28 +0000

Kara Kirtley from Eyewitness News Daybreak program joined us this afternoon. Kara, who joined the Daybreak Show in January, hails from Muhlenberg County and it is nice to have a "homie" on the team.

She has a good look with those headphones on.

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Andy Brasher

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:22:14 +0000

Andy Brasher has helped WBKR and the kids of St. Jude more times than we can count. Well, okay, counting today -- 19 times!

Andy always brings a legion of fans to the table and when he's on with us he helps us exceed our hourly goal. He sings so smoothly.

Then he sticks around to help on th

St. Jude Radiothon – Brian Hart Big Hit

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:17:59 +0000

Country and I mean Country singer Brian Hart sang a couple of acoustic tunes. One is "Dad", an original written by Brian and Fred Hunt.

Today wasn't Brian's first time around with us. He was the winner of the 2012 Battle of the Big O.

Local Man Feels Impact of St. Jude

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:10:20 +0000

During our St. Jude Radiothon, we often mention that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital shares protocols discovered in their research with other medical facilities around the country. Area resident John Kidd came to the studios today to share the miracle of his daughter’s recovery with Chad, Jaclyn and Emily. Listen as John tells of his [...]

St. Jude Radiothon – Can't Do It Without Volunteers

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:31:25 +0000

We have so many volunteer helpers that make it possible to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They take your pledges to become Partners in Hope, make sure the information is accurate and put up with having their picture taken. Here is the very latest to arrive in our telephone bank room. And, [...]

St. Jude Radiothon – Mother of Four Went to Hospital

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:42:22 +0000

As part of WBKR’s pre-radiothon plans listeners get to go on a special visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The downside is they have to travel ten hours with Chad. But, the upside is to visit the kids and staff at St. Jude and hear of the progress being made. Lou Ann Bearley of [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Day Two is Underway

Moon Mullins — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:48:13 +0000

WBKR’s St. Jude Radiothon, day two is underway. As we enter the final 13 hours, we feel good as we didn’t miss an hourly goal yesterday. Arriving early for today’s 6am hour, our Kohl’s volunteers on are the case. Now, Kelly is the one who brought us all the great Jerry Morris barbecue from Angels [...]

Jeanna & Ella Dreamer: The St. Jude Video & Song

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:50:19 +0000

We first introduced you to Jeanna and Ella Dreamer two years ago during WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon. And, you'll likely recall, they were the inspirations behind our 2012 St. Jude song "Dreamer." This year, we decided to put faces with the names for you and make an official video for our original song. Check this out! It's moving, powerful and yet more testament as to why you should become a St. Jude Partner-In-Hope.

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Gavin Howard Gives His Birthday Money

Moon Mullins — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:56:34 +0000

8 year old Gavin Howard brought his birthday money – $322! – to give to our St. Jude Radiothon. That’s a kid helping kids. Here’s Gavin telling Chad all about it. When Chad was interviewing him, Chad mentioned how his face lit up. I captured that look just as he did it. Look! [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Latasha and Kennedy

Moon Mullins — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:20:59 +0000

Wow, what two incredible singers today on the WBKR St. Jude Radiothon. From Daymar College, Latasha Shemwell brought her "A" game today and belted out a gospel tune they could hear in Heaven.

Then, 12 year old Kennedy McCollum showed her chops as a potential American Idol candidate.

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Heath and Molly, Always Great

Moon Mullins — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:17:09 +0000

Heath Eric and Molly Eric are always favorites of ours at WBKR. I love their CD, TRUTH. It contains a variation of musical styles – country, classic country, bluegrass, pop, folk… they got it goin’ on. We appreciate them coming in to sing for us and letting their legion of fans know! 8 year old [...]

WBKR's St. Jude Radiothon – Kyle Whitaker

Moon Mullins — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:20:24 +0000

Morgantown's Kyle Whitaker joined Jaclyn and Chad to perform two tunes, one of which was so timely. It's called "That's What I'm Fishing For", written by Mike Lane. Thanks to Kyle and his guitarist, Joe Howell.