Overcoming the Pandemic: A Inspiring Radiothon for Children’s Health at UVA

The Cares for Kids Radiothon recently took place at the Battle Building at UVA Health Children’s as part of the 2024 UVA Health Children’s Week of Giving. The event, which aired on five local radio stations, raised $82,091 by sharing inspiring stories from UVA patients’ families, child life specialists, and hospital leaders.

This year’s radiothon was a first live phone bank since the COVID-19 pandemic, with local volunteers staffing the lines. The event took place over two days on Charlottesville Radio Group’s stations 97.5 3WV, Z95.1, 106.1 The Corner, C-Ville Country 92.7, and Newsradio 98.9 and 1070 WINA.

The funds raised from the radiothon will support various initiatives at UVA Health Children’s, including the expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit. Additionally, the money will contribute to UVA’s family-centered care program, the launch of the UVA Health Children’s Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Care clinic in partnership with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, and the pediatric cardiology and cancer programs.

Erin Chandler, UVA Health’s Associate Director of Development for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Corporate Philanthropy praised