University Hospitals Health System Inc.

12/02/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/02/2021 10:10

Star 102 Hosts Virtual Broadcast to support patients at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's

The 19th Annual Rainbow Radiothon, presented by Petitti Garden Centers, is Friday, Dec. 3

CLEVELAND - Star 102 DJs Jen Toohey and Tim Richards will join University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (UH Rainbow) patients, faculty and staff virtually for the 19th annual Rainbow Radiothon on Friday, Dec. 3.

Pandemic or not, the annual Rainbow Radiothon will go on, simply because kids can't wait for a new normal. Tune in to Cleveland's Star 102 FM in the car or online from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, as Jen and Tim talk with remarkable patients and caregivers. Each year, Rainbow Radiothon takes listeners to the rarely seen side of pediatric medicine. Follow along on social media throughout the day to hear miracle stories of survival and loss, of heartbreak and hope, and learn about the lifesaving care at UH Rainbow. Listeners can call the JOANN Phone Bank at 216.983.KIDS(5473) to make a donation or text UHRainbow to 51555 sponsored by American Greetings.

All proceeds benefit programs and services provided by UH Rainbow Babies & Children's - programs not traditionally covered by medical insurance, such as the in-hospital accredited tutor program and art and music therapy. Rainbow Radiothon also helps to fund innovative research, recruitment and retention of leading physicians and fellows. Since its inception, Radiothon has raised more than $4.7 million for UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.

Other ways you can support the babies, children and young adults at UH Rainbow:
  • Visit any Petitti Garden Center and make a donation.
  • Become a Giant Eagle Miracle Maker by donating $20 or more a month. Text UHRainbow to 51555 to make a gift.
  • Become a PSE Credit Union Change Maker, donate and fundraise online https://www.helpmakemiracles.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=3153or drop off a donation at your nearest PSE Credit Union location. Learn more here
  • Purchase a Levin Furniture (lovely) little llama. The plush toy is $5 and all proceeds benefit UH Rainbow Babies & Children's.

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About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at UH Rainbow
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is a national non-profit organization that provides structure and support to more than 170 children's hospitals nationwide, including UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals team at UH Rainbow consists of a small team that helps to organize and support fundraising efforts ranging from corporate campaigns, independent pledge programs and the annual Christmas 102 Rainbow Radiothon. One hundred percent of the fundraising through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in the seven county market stay at UH Rainbow. To learn more, visit RainbowRadiothon.org.