Flint —Cumulus Broadcasting will present its annual “102.5 WIOG Cares for Kids” Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon Thursday,  February 7 and Friday, February 8  to benefit pediatric programs at Hurley Children’s Hospital. During the two-day radiothon, local families will share experiences of hope and healing while their children were recovering at Hurley. Nate and Rachel of WIOG’s “Early Shift” will host the radiothon.

WHERE:  West Lobby, Hurley Medical Center, One Hurley Plaza, Flint
WHEN:  Thursday, February 7– 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
               Friday, February 8 – 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

All of the funds raised will go directly to Hurley’s pediatric programs that benefit children living within the hospital’s 15-county service area. Listeners will be able to  phone in their pledges to the volunteer-staffed phone bank.

"As a Children's Miracle Network hospital, we are committed to providing the very best care for every child, regardless of the family's ability to pay,” said Linda Tracy-Stephens, Director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at Hurley.  Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals provide state-of-the-art care, life-saving research and preventive education for children 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Every year Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals treat 17 million children. Hurley is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Genesee County and one of only four in Michigan. Anyone wishing to donate may stop by Hurley or call in their pledge to 810-733-KIDS (5437). Supporters may also call toll-free at 1-866-775-KIDS. 

For interviews, please contact Ilene Cantor, Administrator, Marketing, Community and Public Relations at Hurley Medical Center at icantor1@hurleymc.com or 810.262.7164.