Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that Country station Kat Country 103 and Classic Rock station 104.1 The Hawk in Modesto/Stockton, CA, joined forces on Wednesday, February 12th and Thursday, February 13th to present two simultaneous radiothons benefiting St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. The �Kat Country Cares for St. Jude�s Kids� and �St. Jude Rocks� radiothons brought together the stations� powerful Country and Classic Rock communities in dual two-day on-air, online, and social media campaigns, raising a combined total of $212,220 in listener donations.
All funds raised from the successful radiothons will go to St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital to help fight childhood cancer and other diseases.
Founded in 1962 by actor Danny Thomas, St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital turned what was then just a 20% childhood cancer survival rate to over 80% in 2025.
Patty Hixson, Regional Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Fresno/Modesto/Stockton, said: �Cumulus Media, Kat Country 103, and 104.1 The Hawk are committed to helping push the childhood cancer survival rate to 100%. We thank our loyal and generous listeners for supporting the fundraising events we present throughout the year, including �The Kat Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Christmas Show,� and these successful radiothons. Together, we can create a world where no child dies from cancer.�
Elizabeth Culp, ALSAC/St. Jude Regional Director of Development, commented, �You all are amazing human beings! Such an honor to get to work with you – Thank you for all you do for the kiddos at St. Jude!�
Visit https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/music-gives.html to learn more about Music Gives to St. Jude Kids.