Newswise — She’s healed the hearts of millions of Americans with her nightly radio song request and dedication program, but the most-listened-to woman on the radio, Delilah, has turned her attention to healing America’s kids. As a spokesperson for Together for Kids, a national alliance of children’s hospitals including North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC Chapel Hill, the syndicated radio host will help raise money and awareness for this and other Together for Kids hospitals nationwide. A ceremony to launch the partnership was held today at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, one of three Together for Kids member hospitals serving the Tampa Bay Area.
“As the mother of 11 children, I know that when your child is sick, nothing else matters,” said Delilah. “That’s why I am so passionate about the work being done by Together for Kids to connect its member hospitals with the funding they need to care for sick and injured children, regardless of their ability to pay. Every child deserves every chance to live a healthy life.” According to the American radio personality, author and songwriter, Together for Kids stood out from other children’s charities because one hundred percent of all funds raised directly support the health care needs of children served by its member hospitals.
Throughout the year, Delilah will take her audience of more than eight million listeners, including those tuning in to Star 102.5 WIOZ-FM inside the walls of N.C. Children’s Hospital, to get to know some courageous patients facing some serious health challenges. She’ll also introduce listeners to the people who work tirelessly to treat children affected by serious illness or injury.
“This partnership presents an opportunity to strengthen the work of N.C. Children’s Hospital with the advanced technology, treatment, education and medical research we need to tackle today’s toughest pediatric issues,” said Crystal Miller, Director of the N.C. Children’s Promise, who also chairs the Together for Kids board of directors. “We are delighted to have Delilah join our alliance of children’s hospitals in creating a single voice advocating for children’s health.”
Founded in 2007, Together for Kids’ primary focus is on raising unrestricted funds for its member hospitals. The organization’s 43 member hospitals, including all Shriners Hospitals for Children, also benefit from being part of a collaborative network of peers sharing best practices to improve care for all of America’s sick and injured children.
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