The Bob Rivers Show and KZOK Set a Record In World Vision Radio-thon Fundraising History
On Wed. May 18th, 1645 Children in AIDS ravaged Ethiopia were sponsored by northwest listeners on the Bob Rivers Show (KZOK 102.5 FM/Seattle and KVMX 107-5 FM/Portland). At $35 per child per month ($420 a year), this amounts to $420,000.00 in support per year from our listeners. Arik Korman, The Bob Rivers Show Director, traveled to Ethiopia with World Vision from May 2 to May 12, 2006 to meet the two children The Bob Rivers Show has sponsored, Betelehem and Daniel.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 24, 2006
The Bob Rivers Show (KZOK 102.5 FM/Seattle and KVMX 107-5 FM/Portland) were overwhelmed with calls from generous listeners on May 18th during their on-air radio-thon to raise funds and awareness for the ongoing plight of children ravaged by the AIDS pandemic in Ethiopia. The Bob Rivers Show joined forces with the charitable organization World Vision, and has received sponsorships from listeners that will help support 1645 children in the Ethiopian villages of Wonchi and Guraghe.
“The amazing response of KZOK listeners was gratifying and humbling,” says Steve Quant, World Vision’s Director of Media Acquisition. Quant continued, “World Vision was honored to partner with KZOK and CBS Radio, and nearly 1700 children’s lives in Ethiopia will forever be changed.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people lost to AIDS in Ethiopia is projected to reach 1.8 million by 2008 if current trends continue, leaving thousands of orphaned children to fend for themselves.
“At $35 per child per month ($420 a year), this amounts to $420,000.00 in support per year from our listeners. These funds will provide access to things like clean water, nutritious food, health care, education, agricultural assistance, and more. In addition to meeting urgent daily needs, the money raised will provide assistance like trained counselors who look after children, help them care for sick parents, and promote sustaining values. World vision delivers a minimum of 87 cents on every dollar generated directly to those in need. We checked them out, and Arik Korman (Show Director) bravely made the trip to Africa to bring the story home,” explains Bob Rivers.
Arik Korman, The Bob Rivers Show Director, traveled to Ethiopia with World Vision from May 2 to May 12, 2006 to meet the two children The Bob Rivers Show has sponsored, Betelehem and Daniel. As the show’s ambassador, he viewed firsthand the devastated areas. Arik reported daily via satellite phone to the show from the villages of Wonchi and Guraghe, and uploaded photographs and blogs to www. bobrivers. com.
About The Bob Rivers Show
The Bob Rivers Show, heard weekdays from 5-10 am on 102.5 KZOK FM in Seattle and on 107-5 KVMX FM, Portland is the Pacific Northwest’s premier morning drive time show. Bob Rivers and his crew deliver fresh perspective on the day's headlines with humor, insight, honesty, and respect for their listeners. Twice voted Radio & Records' major market Personality of the Year, named by Billboard Magazine as a Radio Personality of the Week, Bob Rivers also holds a RIAA gold record for his Atlantic Records release, "Twisted Christmas." Bob has won three "Soundies," the People's Choice Awards from the Puget Sound Radio Broadcasters Association. A consistent leader in Arbitron ratings, The Bob Rivers Show combines sketch comedy, song parodies (Twisted Tunes), celebrity and expert guests, call-in topics, and a full range of humorous insight. Live internet broadcasts, Podcasts, downloadable Twisted Tunes, photographs of the staff's adventures and antics, and much more can be found at www. bobrivers. com
About World Vision
Federal Way, Washington-based World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. Founded in 1950, they serve the worlds poor, regardless of a person’s religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. World Vision's emergency warehouses, strategically placed around the world, stocks relief items like bottled water, candles, and blankets that can be sent to emergency sites in less than 48 hours. World Vision's community development projects include modernizing and improving agricultural and nutritional practices, micro-enterprise loans, and initiation of literacy, vocational training, and other educational programs. Over 85% of the funds raised by World Vision go directly to the group for which it is intended.
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