"We give to Golisano Children's Hospital because it is the

very least we can do to say thank you and show our support of an amazing hospital that creates miracles every day." - Despina Mitchell, grateful parent and Keeping Hope Strong organizer. (See how Five Guys is helping the Mitchells' efforts too.)   

"We give to Golisano Children's Hospital because it's the right thing to do." - Meagen Lewandowski, Tim Hortons store owner and Smile Cookies coordinator. 

"We give to Golisano Children's Hospital because we've seen the impact they've had on people's lives first hand, whether it be student athletes or grateful parents." - Kara Eaker, Battle of the Beaks organizer and Nazareth College student athlete. 

"We give to Golisano Children's Hospital because we want to be a part of making a difference in helping kids with cancer." - Cheryl Foringer, Jordan's Journey Benefit Dinner organizer.

The Drive for Miracles Radiothon will air  stories of warmth, resilience and hope just before Valentine's Day. 100.5 The Drive personalities Julie DePasquale and JP Hastings will share stories from Golisano Children's Hospital 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Feb. 10 and 11, from Strong Memorial Hospital's lobby, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, from Eastview Mall. Early bird listeners can also catch the Radiothon on WHAM 1180 from 5 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. There are a few
many ways to help make this year's event a success:

• It's not too late to collect change to help children treated here by signing up to be a Change Ranger with our new online registration system.  
• Call (585) 241-KIDS to make a pledge during Radiothon hours.
• Text "Strong" to 85944 to make a $10 donation to Golisano Children's Hospital.
• Make a gift online.

For questions or more information, contact Jen Paolucci at (585) 273-5936 or 

Jennifer.Paolucci@rochester.edu.