Kapi‘olani
Radiothon for Kids
2019
Now in its 13 th year, the Kapi‘olani Radiothon for Kids has raised the fundraising
bar yet again. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals event, in partnership with
KSSK (iHeart Radio), collected a record $300,138 for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for
Women & Children. Individuals, organizations and sponsors statewide contributed
critical funds to support the health and well-being of Hawai‘i’s children.
he 13 th Annual Radiothon for Kids raised a record-
T
breaking $300,138! The 2019 results bring the overall
total amount raised to $2 million.
anny Rausch (right),
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Kapi‘olani respiratory
therapist, gave a
demonstration of a
specialty oscillation vest
that is used in treatments
for cystic fibrosis and
other chronic diseases.
KSSK's Scotty B (left) had
the chance to wear the
vest and experience the
mechanical compressions
that a pediatric patient
undergoing chest physical
therapy would feel.
One of Radiothon’s hardest working volunteers, Michael W.
Perry, had a milestone moment live on air. The day of the
radiothon was the exact day 36 years ago that the legendary
radio personality started with KSSK. Perry is also a pioneer
for this event, as an original radio personality for the
Radiothon for Kids since the event’s inaugural year in 2006.
“Each year is just as inspiring and emotional
as the last. For two days a year we have the
opportunity to meet the patients, the families,
the staff at Kapi‘olani, and all the people who
make this place so special 365 days a year. I feel
lucky to have been a part of this fundraising
effort from the beginning and proud to
continue the tradition!”
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