Fayetteville, NC (December 15, 2025): Beasley Media Group Fayetteville’s WKML and Sunny 94.3 raised a record $213,645 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® during their annual two-day radiothon. The fundraising effort marked the 39th consecutive year the stations have supported the Country Cares for Kids campaign, helping advance St. Jude’s mission to end childhood cancer.
“What a wonderful gift it is for us to have such an amazing listening family who truly have hearts of gold,” said WKML Programming Director Sarah Weaver. “Our team is passionate about helping the families of St. Jude, and we love that our KML Family feels the same way. We truly couldn’t do this without them.”
The two-day radiothon kicked off Thursday morning with The Big Wake Up with Don Chase & Sarah, sharing stories of hope and inspiration from St. Jude families. Throughout Thursday and Friday, Don and Sarah were joined on air by tag-teams of Minda Lou and Dashawn Byron (DB), helping sustain momentum and encourage listener participation.
Listeners were reminded that families at St. Jude never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food — because of the generosity of supporters who give during events like the Country Cares for Kids radiothon.
Sunny 94.3 proudly joined the effort, briefly pausing its holiday music to share stories of hope and inspiration and help amplify the fundraising message across the Fayetteville community.
“We saw our team pour their hearts into these kids and their families in a way that truly moved me,” Weaver added. “St. Jude’s mission is something we all carry close, and it’s a privilege to stand behind it with the support of our incredible listening family.”
The success of this year’s radiothon reflects the strength of community support and the shared commitment to helping St. Jude continue its lifesaving work.
