Jackson Fisher and his mom, Michelle, joined us in the studio this morning. Jackson has been battling brain cancer for several years. He has been thru 5 brain surgeries and Pinky Swear has been there for his family helping with hotel bills. Hear Jackson's story here in his own words...
Courtney Chabot-Dreyer's son Nick is also going thru brain cancer. Hear the story Courtney shared with us this morning here...
Scott Fuller, Assistant Tournament Director of the Principal Charity Classic, joined us in the studio this morning. They sponsored 6-9AM by matching dollar for dollar all donations made to Pinky Swear during that time period!!!! If you have a charity for kids, he would like to hear from you. Hear his entire interview here...
Mary Mendenhall-Core of Pinky Swear organized the entire Radiothon this morning. She joined us in the studio to talk about the organization. Hear her entire interview here....
Our goal today is to raise $70,000 for Pinky Swear. As of the end of our show this morning, we were over $19,000! We have until 7PM to make that goal. There will be lots of incentives all day long for you to give and of course....any donation $300.00 or over gets you into the drawing for the snow blower from the Van Wall Group!!! The phone number to call is 833-456-5437.
Monday on Van and Bonnie, we'll be talking to a very prominent businessman in Des Moines who is retiring and Kelly Foss will tell us about the last Winter Farmer's Market.
Have a super weekend and I hope I will see you at the Des Moines' Most Likeable People Charity Event tonight from 7-10PM at Decades Events Center in West Des Moines!!!!
Bonnie
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