iHeartMedia Seattle’s 95.7 The Jet, Seattle’s Variety of the 80’s, 90’s and more, announced today that the 22nd annual “Bender’s One Big Give,” a 13-hour radiothon featuring Jodi and Bender in the morning, raised over $813,400 to benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Uncompensated Care Fund which provides necessary care to all children in the Seattle region regardless of the family’s ability to pay. The event took place Wednesday, December 10 from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Seattle Children’s Building Cure Research Center.
“Bender’s One Big Give” featured 95.7 The Jet on-air personalities Jodi and Bender in the Morning who hosted the all-day, on-air radiothon and encouraged listeners to call in and donate. Over the past 22 years, Bender’s event has generated more than $18.7 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
“For 22 years, ‘Bender’s One Big Give’ has been a lifeline of hope and compassion for the Seattle Children’s Hospital Community” said Mark Glynn, iHeartMedia Area President for Washington State. “Bender alongside his co-host Jodi Brothers, have poured their hearts into this cause, touching countless lives with their unwavering dedication to the community.
Their generosity and love inspire us all to believe in the power of community and kindness. Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment, know all of us at iHeartMedia Seattle are incredibly grateful and proud of your efforts.”
Morning host and event namesake Bender, who also moonlights as Chair of Seattle Children’s Hospital Corporate Leadership Council, was still riding high, “It’s fun to be completely in AWE of what our audience can pull off,” said Bender. “They ALWAYS come through with flying colors and blow the previous year’s total out of the water. I mean over $813k in 13 hours? Can’t wait to do it again next year!”
“Our team at Seattle Children’s is deeply honored by the generous outpouring of support we experienced through Radiothon this year. Every gift is meaningful and will help ensure children get the care they need, regardless of ability to pay.
Thank you to Bender, Jodi, the iHeart team, generous corporate sponsors, the phone bank volunteers, and most importantly, the people who kept the phones ringing all day with their inspiring gifts and stories.” said Dondi Cupp, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Seattle Children’s.
Pictures and video from the event can be found at @JodiandBender on Facebook.
95.7 The Jet is the leading media outlet in the Seattle market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast station; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – available across more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.