12/05/11  Portland, Ore.

11th annual “Hunt for a Cure” radiothon will broadcast live from OHSU Doernbecher Dec. 8 and 9

Media Alert

MEDIA: Please call Tamara Hargens-Bradley, 503 494-8231, if you plan to attend.

WHAT

99.5 The Wolf will broadcast its annual “Hunt for a Cure” Radiothon live from the lobby of OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Every hour will feature interviews with current and former OHSU Doernbecher patients sharing their stories of courage, strength and hope.

All funds raised benefit health care and research programs at OHSU Doernbecher.

WHEN

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8 and 9, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Note: The grand total will be announced Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m.

WHERE

OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, 700 SW Campus Dr., Portland, OR 97239

DETAILS

99.5 The Wolf is a longtime partner of OHSU Doernbecher. Its listeners have pledged nearly $4 million to support Doernbecher since the Radiothon’s inception in 2001. To make a donation or pledge, listeners can call: 888-221-KIDS (5437) or 503-418-KIDS (5437). Listeners can also donate $10 via text message by texting the word “Dolly” to 50555.

The 2011 99.5 The Wolf Radiothon is presented by Burger King and CenturyLink.

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