FREEHOLD – 107.1 The Boss and Ashley Homestore hosted the 5th Annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon powered by Hutchins HVAC to benefit Michael’s Feat a 501c3 non-profit organization. The radiothon took place at Freehold Raceway Mall on December 10 and raised $15,279 for the organization this year and a grand total of $97,117 since its inception.
Michael’s Feat provides comfort and support for families carrying and caring for seriously ill newborns. They offer families in need direct financial support, overnight bags filled with supplies for hospital stays, furniture and medical equipment, meals, gas cards, and when necessary, respite care and bereavement support.
Throughout the day interviews were conducted with families who told touching stories about their journey in the NICU and how Michael’s Feat benefited them immensely. 107.1 The Boss’s Robby and Rochelle in the Morning kicked off the radiothon and were followed by Michele Amabile and Van Dusen.
Donations were made onsite by generous patrons of the Freehold Raceway Mall at the CentraState Live Broadcast Center. Thoughtful 107.1 The Boss listeners donated to the AJ Perri Phone Bank and New Jersey Natural Gas Online Donation Center and Auction featuring a Stone Pony work hard, play hard prize pack, 5- person round trip helicopter skyline tour of NYC donated by Monmouth Jet Center, Earth Treasures Diamond Necklace, Jets Football tickets and a pair of 1-year Atlantic Club memberships.
Monthly reoccurring donors were dubbed “Michael’s Feat Monarchs” and earned their wings with a commemorative butterfly t-shirt as a gift for their ongoing support of the organization, made possible by Puharic & Associates Insurance Agency. All Radiothon donors were eligible to win a “Brilliant Swag Bag” including over $1,600 in prizes, courtesy of Brilliant Environmental Services.
On December 14, the 5th Annual Mistletoe Rock after party was held at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como. The party was headlined by local ninety’s tribute band Nine Deeez Nite on the Napa Auto Parts of Shrewsbury Stage, and on-site donations were also collected for Michael’s Feat.
The 5th Annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon was also made possible by Irwin Lincoln & Irwin Mazda, Chef Mike’s ABG, Vin Gopal Civic Association, Four Boys Ice Cream, Bridging the Gap, At-Home Recreation, Lombardi Plastic Surgery Center, Joe Leone’s Catering, Outlast Aesthetics, and more.
For more information about the Mistletoe Rock Radiothon, its partners, or how to still donate, email info@PressCommRadio.com.
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