105.9 FM WMAL Raises $393,622 to Help House Families of Injured Military Members in Successful Annual WMAL Operation Fisher House Radiothon
Amount Raised This Year Exceeds Funds Raised in 2020 by $25,000
WASHINGTON, DC, December 9, 2021 — Cumulus Media announces that News/Talk radio station 105.9 FM WMAL in Washington, DC, raised $393,622 last Thursday and Friday, December 2nd and 3rd in the annual two-day WMAL Operation Fisher House Radiothon benefiting the Fisher House Foundation. The total amount raised exceeded amount raised through the 2020 Operation Fisher House Radiothon by $25,000.
WMAL listeners have donated nearly $8 million dollars over the last 19 years to support the efforts of the Fisher House Foundation, which provides housing to families of injured military members who are undergoing treatment. Group homes at Bethesda, Walter Reed, the VA, Dover AFB, and more than 60 locations across the country provide a comfortable place for loved ones to live while remaining close to their injured family members. This year’s fundraising event was held from Thursday, December 2nd through Friday, December 3rd, and featured popular WMAL hosts’ interviews with families of injured veterans that have benefited from the donations made in past WMAL Operation Fisher House Radiothons.
“WMAL’s partnership over the last 19 years has been incredible,” said Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation Ken Fisher. “Their generous audience has given nearly $8 million, having a tremendous impact on military and veteran families. We are forever grateful.”
Bill Hess, Program Director, WMAL, and VP/NewsTalk, Cumulus Media, commented: “The stories are compelling and inspiring, and the response from our WMAL listeners demonstrates the strong relationship between our talent and listeners. It’s the perfect start to the holiday season”.
For more information or to donate to the Fisher House Foundation, visit: https://www.wmal.com/fisherhouse/.
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Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, lisa@dollcomm.com.