Radio Bloomington St. Jude Radiothon raises $91,426

Posted on February 12, 2021
Since St. Jude was found in 1962, the survival rate for childhood cancer has risen from 20 percent to almost 90 percent today. (Photo courtesy: St. Jude)

By WJBC Staff

BLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual Radio Bloomington-St. Jude Radiothon wrapped up Friday, helping raise funds for children with cancer.

The two-day event raised $91,426.

Money raised during the radiothon helps pay for cancer treatment and research. It also provide travel, housing, and food for families with patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, based in Memphis. At St. Jude, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.

Since St. Jude opened its doors in 1962, the survival rate for childhood cancer has risen from 20% to more than 80% today.

You can make a donation here.

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