HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Media Group will host the second annual Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, on eight of its radio stations to raise money for UVA Health Children’s.

The radiothon will feature stories from UVA Health Children’s patients, their families and their care providers.

Each year, more than 30,000 patients from Harrisonburg and surrounding counties visit UVA Health Children’s for care. Some patients need to use UVA Health’s Neonatal Emergency Transportation System, a dedicated neonatal and pediatric team transporting patients either in a specially designed ambulance or on Pegasus Air, UVA Health’s helicopter transport service. 

Money raised will support several initiatives, including:

  • UVA Health Children’s patient and family-centered care program, which includes assistance for families with lodging, meals and transportation during their child’s hospital stay;
  • Pediatric research to find new treatments and cures; and 
  • Purchasing and updating specialized equipment critical to patient care.

Ways to Give

Donations will be accepted by Venmo, Apple Pay, PayPal, credit card and e-check.