May 7, 2021
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Doug & Kelly had the opportunity to talk to a Capital Region name that may sound familiar to you - Kristi Gustafson Barlette from the Times Union. Like so many others in the Capital Region, Kristi too has a personal experience with The Bernard & Millie Duker Children s Hospital at Albany Med & shared her story during the Cares for Kids Radiothon.
Fourth of July weekend last year, her then 3 year old daughter cut her foot badly on a floor heating register & was rushed to The Massry Family Chidlren s Emergency Center at Albany Med for treatment. Listen to the interview to find out why Kristi found the ER to be a relaxing & comforting place, and just how important the Child Life Specialists can be in comforting children in ways parents cannot.
May 6, 2021
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WGY News Anchor Diane Donato & Jaime Roberts from 98.3 TRY had a chance to talk to 4 year old Hudson Smith & his father Kyle of Fort Plain. In addition to sharing Hudson s story of being diagnosed at 2 with juenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA), a rare childhood brain tumor, they also touched base on Hudson s favorite playtime activity which he kindly invited Diane & Jaime to join him in, his favorite song & more.
His father Kyle also shared how the Bernard & Millie Duker Children s Hospital at Albany Med not only provides care for the child, but the entire family as a whole. Hear Hudson s story now:
May 6, 2021
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WGY s Doug & Kelly talk to our Co-Title Sponsor, Peter Wall from Star Roofing. A long time supporter of the Cares for Kids Radiothon to benefit the Bernard & Millie Duker Children s Hospital at Albany Med, he shares his family s personal story with the Children s Hospital & why it s such an important cause to him personally. He also shares the importance of supporting organizations like the Children s Hospital as a business owner.
The Cares for Kids Radithon on WGY goes thru noon on Friday, May 7, 2021. You can make a donation anytime 5:30a - 6p On May 6th or 7th at 1-877-810-KIDS, or any time of year by clicking here.
May 6, 2021
Special thanks to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services for this online Radiothon Moment
Bob Hauer had the opportunity to interview our 2021 Miracle Child Champion, 12 year old Whitney Belvedere & her mother Michelle. Whitney shared her experiences at the Children s Hospital & also how it was connecting with other kids from her school who faced some of the same challenges she had.
When she was younger, she experienced countless episodes when her eyes rolled back in her head, and she would have momentary memory lapses. Whitney was referred to Albany Med Pediatric Neurologist Dr. John Pugh who diagnosed her with absence seizures, a condition of childhood epilepsy. Under his expert care, Whitney and her family are facing the challenges that come with her condition while also helping increase awareness and understanding of epilepsy both locally and nationally.
May 6, 2021
Special thanks to Howard Hanna Real Estate Services for this online Radiothon Moment
Kevin & Shanna returned to the airwaves together at 99.5 The River for our annual Cares for Kids Radiothon. During their broadcast, they received a large, surprise donation from Robert in Troy of Expedition Yeti, a local snowmobile group where father & son collected donations for the Bernard & Millie Duker Children s Hospital at Albany Med.
After their family had a personal experience with the hospital, Robert s 9 year old son had the idea to have Dad dress up in a Yeti costume to surprise fellow snowmobile riders out on the trails. They would then share their Children s Hospital story & ask fellow riders if they d like to donate $1 to the cause. Combined with other fundraising efforts, they ve received donations all across the country & even from Canada!