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Twenty Four Years of Conversations and Donations: The 95.5 WSB Care-a-Thon Returns

Date: July 18, 2024

ATLANTA, GA (July 18, 2024) – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is proud to host the 24th annual 95.5 WSB Care-a-Thon from July 25 through July 26 with Cox Media Group’s 95.5 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB-FM). The two-day radio event, which helps fund family support services, research and the Fellowship Program at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, will feature stories of hope and inspiration from patient families and staff from throughout Georgia. Listeners will have the opportunity to make donations and purchase one-of-a-kind experiences throughout the WSB Care-a-Thon.

This beloved radio tradition is hosted by Scott Slade, Clark Howard, Eric Von Haessler, Mark Arum, Erick Erickson, Shelley Wynter and the 95.5 WSB team. Since 2001, this radio event has raised more than $32 million for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Tune in to hear from special guests such as Dan Amos, Chief Executive Officer of Aflac Inc., John Smoltz and other notable Atlanta-based personalities.

Exciting items for bid:

  • An invitation for two (2) to join Erick Erickson for a night of bourbon tasting from his personal collection on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the WSB Studios. Guests will also dine on BBQ from a local favorite, Lane’s BBQ.
  • Attend a private round of golf with Michael Harris II. Date to be determined based on schedules. Good for three (3) guests.
  • A pair of two (2) tickets to join Clark Howard and Eric Von Haessler on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, for the Atlanta Braves vs. the Kansas City Royals. Enjoy watching the game from the newly-renovated Xfinity Lounge at Truist Park. Food and drink vouchers are included with each ticket.
  • An invitation for two (2) to enjoy a 1-hour personal visit to Costco with Clark Howard and Mark Arum. Receive tips and tricks to maximize savings, while enjoying personal time and lunch with Clark and Mark at the Dunwoody Costco.

Additional donation opportunities and incentive items can be found at http://www.choa.org/careathonwww.choa.org/careathon.

Donate to the WSB Care-a-Thon by listening to 95.5 FM, calling 888-750-2772, online at www.wsbradio.com/careathon/ or www.choa.org/careathon. Follow along at www.facebook.com/AflacCancerCenter and x.com/ATLPedsHemOnc for additional updates.

Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a national leader among childhood cancer, hematology, and blood and marrow transplant programs, serving children and young adults. Recognized as one of the top childhood cancer centers in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center cares for more than 500 newly diagnosed cancer patients and treats nearly 2,000 unique sickle cell disease patients each year. Our program offers patients access to more than 380 clinical trials, including 28 innovative Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center investigator-initiated trials.

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people. CMG provides valuable local content to viewers in the communities in which it serves. The company’s operations primarily include 52 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets, 31 high-quality, market-leading television stations in 20 markets, and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. Additionally, the company also offers a full suite of national, regional, local and digital advertising services with CMG Local Solutions, CoxReps and Gamut. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com.