Spectacular Magazine May 2014 May 2014 | Page 26

WARR 1520 AM PRESENTS THE 2014 2ND ANNUAL RADIOTHON FOR WARREN COUNTY FREE CLINIC WARRENTON, NC – “Where the community comes together” is the core principle of what WARR 1520 AM of Warrenton, NC lives by daily! The 2014 2nd Annual Radiothon for the Warren County Free Clinic, was a true reflection of their motto and has made a huge impact on not just the community, but the world. WARR has set a standard that is nothing short of admirable and has raised the bar as community leaders on how to truly take care of the residents that call Warren and Vance County home. Action is the best way to solve a problem, and that is exactly what President and Vice President of WARR 1520, Rev. Dr. Lilipiana Darensburg and Logan Darensburg did… they took action on behalf of all the people who reside in the county and utilizes the Warren County Free Clinic. The Darensburg’s began extensive efforts to help the free clinic last year 2013 with the introduction of the 1stAnnual Radiothon which was very successful. With the help of all the people who participated, donated and pledged, the 2013 Radiothon raised over an impressive $50,000. and pledges and were also a drop off location for those who wanted to donate at that location. WARR 1520 also was a drop off location for donations and pledges. Some city officials came out and made donations and pledges and challenged other community leaders to do the same. People from all walks of life - those who utilize the free clinic, and those who do not - all came together to help the clinic reach its’ humble $150,000 goal. Massive amounts of churches participated in raising money by asking its congregations to collect a special donation just for the clinic. WARR is committed to making sure that the Warren County Free Clinic gets the support it needs from the community by providing the airwaves they need to spread the word beyond the corners of the communities. We would like to also recognize WIZS of Henderson and WAUG of St. Augustine University for broadcasting the radiothon this year. WARR 1520 looks forward to helping its residents to be healthy and to assist the Warren County Free Clinic in a positive way by continuing to be a reliable resource for the community! For more information about the Warren County Free Clinic, visit www.warrencountyfreeclinic.org. WARR understands that having a resource like the Warren County Free Clinic is vital to the community and priceless to the residents who have no other place to get the professional help they need without medical insurance. WARR 1520 has been known as place that is always ready to help make a difference in the lives of the many communities that it services. They have a strong desire to make sure that its valuable resource is utilized in a way that gives back to the community and its loyal listeners. WARR is the only radio station in Warrenton, NC and takes its presence and responsibilities very seriously. That’s why when they found out the state of urgency that the Warren County Free Clinic was in, they went overand above the call of duty by allowing the Clinic to use the station and its employees at no charge in an e