MANCHESTER, NH – The 2nd Annual Make 12 Hours Count Radiothon for Veterans Count held March 23 raised more than $150,000 to help local service member and their families.
Between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on March 23 the radiothon was broadcast on News Radio 96-7 in Portsmouth, News Radio 610 in Manchester as well as nationwide on iHeartRadio.com. Presented by LTC Partners, the donations poured in on a day officially proclaimed by NH Governor Maggie Hassan as Veterans Count Day.
“The outpouring of kindness for veterans and their families from our neighbors throughout New Hampshire was truly inspiring,” said Easter Seals NH President & CEO Larry Gammon. “That kindness, combined with the support we received from sponsors, volunteers and especially the dedicated people at News Radio 96-7 and News Radio 610, were indispensable in raising significant funds to help our service members through challenging times.”
The radiothon featured 12 hours of compelling content about the challenges faced by military families and how Veterans Count, which is celebrating its 10th year this year, provides support. Additionally, the broadcast included testimonials from clients, sponsor recognition, and check presentations. The radiothon was broadcast live with donations ranging from a $25,000 pledge from Presidential candidate Donald Trump and a $15,000 donation from former NH Governor Craig Benson, to piggy banks stuffed with dollars and coins from Exeter school students.
Event sponsors included: Autofair, Bank of America, Granite Group Benefits, Granite State Indoor Range, Great American Restaurants, Kittery Trading Post, Manchester Harley Davidson, New England Dragway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Service Credit Union, Toyota of Portsmouth, and Walmart.
The proceeds from this radiothon will directly improve the lives of veterans, service members, and their families. Since 2006, Veterans Count has provided more than 9,000 individuals with services, including suicide prevention, employment, homelessness, substance abuse treatment, transportation, and mental health issues resulting from post-traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injury. Additionally, Veterans Count provides financial assistance for food, home maintenance, utilities, housing, rent, fuel assistance, vehicle repair, child care, gasoline, and medical bills.
If you missed the Radio-thon and would like to make a donation to help NH veterans and their families, please visit vetscount.org/nhor call 844.650.VETS.