Palmer Home for Children raised over $200,000 during its annual Radiothon with SuperTalk Mississippi on June 2.
From 6 a.m.-6 p.m., staff members at Palmer Home, including President Drake Bassett, coordinated with SuperTalk Mississippi to broadcast live from the organization’s Columbus campus, according to a press release from Palmer Home. By the end of the day, 300 individuals had pledged money. Palmer Home surpassed its event goal of $140,000 by nearly $100,000.
Palmer Home is a private organization providing homes for children in need. This was its fourth year holding the Radiothon.
“Radiothon is a fantastic event that engages Mississippi in the story of Palmer Home,” Bassett said. “Most importantly, it is changing the stories of the lives of our children. We are grateful for our partnership with SuperTalk, and we cannot thank them enough for their support.”
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