The goal is hefty, but Palmer Home for Children hopes to raise $120,000 Thursday with a third annual Radiothon on the SuperTalk Mississippi Network. The target figure reflects Palmer Home’s 120th anniversary this year. Three major talk shows — “The Gallo Radio Show,” “The JT Show,” and “Head to Head” — will showcase the positive impact Palmer Home has had on the children in their care.
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 25, listeners can tune in to the hear directly from children, alumni, staff and supporters of Palmer Home in live broadcasts from the Columbus campus. Listeners can call in and support Palmer Home during the Radiothon with donations and financial pledges.
Radio guests will share the organization’s history, mission and personal testimonies on how the ministry has impacted their lives. Special guests will include country recording artist and author Jimmy Wayne, a chancery court judge, alumna and former Miss Mississippi Christine Spain (formerly Christine McClamrock) and more.
“We are looking forward to working with SuperTalk Mississippi again this summer,” said Josh Whelan, vice president of development for Palmer Home. “Because we are a privately-funded organization we rely on our supporters to help us impact the lives of over 100 children in our care. Partners like SuperTalk allow us to not only create an environment of hope, but to restore the lives of children in need. We are truly grateful for SuperTalk and their commitment to our mission.”
Listeners are encouraged to keep up with the conversation throughout the day by listening to one of the 11 SuperTalk Mississippi Network stations, listening online at supertalk.fm, and by following @PalmerHomeMS and @SuperTalk on Twitter for highlights from the day.
“Regardless of their circumstance or family situation, every child needs someone to love them and be in their corner,” said Drake Bassett, president and CEO of Palmer Home. “Palmer Home provides educational and emotional support, great experiences with great people, a stable home environment, and the presence of a faith-based community. Everyone here is invested in the success of these children.”
Help secure matching gifts
Two matching gifts are already committed for the Radiothon. Cadence Bank and an anonymous donor will both give $15,000 each to help reach this year’s $120,000 goal. But Palmer Home will need support to reach the $15,000 and $30,000 benchmarks to ensure the matches are met.
“It is a tremendous honor to be able to use the statewide reach of SuperTalk Mississippi to raise funds and awareness for Palmer Home,” said Steve Davenport, CEO of SuperTalk Mississippi. “Palmer Home has had their doors open for 120 years, we need your help to continue their efforts in housing and raising children in need in Mississippi.”
How to contribute
Listeners can make donations and pledges during Thursday’s Radiothon by calling 662-245-4642, visiting palmerhome.org, or by texting “donate” to 41444 with the keyword PALMER. An online silent auction can also be found at http://www.supertalk.fm/palmerhome/palmer-home-silent-auction/.
“Our ability to rescue and restore children will grow in two ways — through more caregivers and through financial resources,” explained Bassett. “Every gift increases our reach and allows us to say yes to more children.”
For more information, contact Katharine Hewlett at 662-328-5704, extension166, or [email protected].
Jan Swoope is the Lifestyles Editor for The Commercial Dispatch.
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