THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ... We raised $235,826 for the Animals in Distress Shelter with the WAEB Radiothon. This is nearly $17,500 more than last year! THANK YOU to our incredible WAEB listeners! We can't do this without you! You came through AGAIN, and not just for me (Gunther) but for such a worthy charity! This will help Animals in Distress Shelter through the next year ... thanks to your donations!
Gunther would like to take a moment to thank ...
- Our WAEB Team … Dan Holzman, Mandy, Eagle Jeff, Archie, Kathryn Ginter, Lisa DiMartini and Craig Stevens… they are all major players, and such a big help … I am grateful for their support.
- The VinArt Dealerships - Lehigh Valley Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche ... our title sponsor, and a great friend and partner of our WAEB Radiothon. They helped with challenge money, food for the weekend events and more!
- Ironton Telephone for our excellent phone system for the Pledge Lines!
- Allentown Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market and their vendors including: The Ritz BBQ, Heckenberger's Seafood, Amish Village Bake Shop, Foods of Mediterranean, Johnnys Fresh Meats, Lucy & Lollys All Natural Pit, MR. BILLS POULTRY MARKET, Red Barn Family Produce and Stolzfus Amish Deli.
- Our Food Partners ... Breakfast on Sunday provided by: Amish Village Bake Shop and the VINART Dealerships | Lunch was provided by: Yoccos -The Hot Dog King, The VinArt Dealerships, Herrs Snacks and Amish Village Bake Shop.
- DJ - Tony Bronico
- THANK YOU to our friends at RESQ Natural Supplements ... they donated TWO HOURS of airtime on Sunday, and two beautiful gift baskets ... both helped us raise so much money!
THANK YOU to Jon Campbell Team brokered by Real Realty - For donating an HOUR of airtime, and an incredible $2500 challenge hour donation!
- Thank you to our PRIZE SPONSORS: Westgate Jewelers (giving TWO beautiful jewelry pieces), Joe Mascari (donating a $500 Gift Certificate). Hager Furniture (donating a $500 Gift Certificate). The Hotel Bethlehem (donating a $250 GC and providing dinner for 10 with Gunther), and Lehigh Supply Appliances (donating another beautiful gas grill!)
- Gunther would also like to thank EVERYONE for their kindness and helpfulness. He was laid up with his leg, and he appreciates your KIND WORDS, SUPPORT and CONCERN! But most importantly ... he really appreciates everyone who came through for the Animals! THANK YOU!
NewsRadio 790WAEB would ALSO like to Congratulate Gunther on another AMAZING WAEB RADIOTHON to benefit Animals in Distress. What an incredible final total. Thank you GUNTHER for all your hard work, and dedication to the Animals and our Community!