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Riley Radio Days raises $74K for KC Riley Kinds Fund

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
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KOSCIUSKO CO., IN – Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the outcome of the 6th annual Riley Radio Days, a two-day fundraising event hosted by Lake City Radio’s WRSW 107.3 FM radio on March 16 & 17 that benefitted the Kosciusko County (KC) Riley Kids Fund.

Riley Radio Days raised $64,438.22 from listeners and matching donors. In addition to the amount donated during the two-day event, Lake City Radio raised more than $10,000 through other events including: 50 Men Who Cook, the Rocking for Riley concert and the Under the Stars concert, bringing the total amount raised for the KC Riley Kids Fund to over $74,500.

The KC Riley Kids Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, provides financial assistance to Kosciusko County families who have children receiving treatment at Riley Children’s Hospital and provides direct support to Riley Children’s Hospital.

The Community Foundation wishes to thank the many sponsors, donors and volunteers who made this year’s events a success.

Kosciusko County residents who need assistance from the KC Riley Kids Fund can call the Help Center at 574-372-3500 to schedule an appointment. Those wishing to make a gift to the fund can visit the Community Foundation’s website at www.KCFoundation.org/Donate or mail a check to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, 102 E Market Street, Warsaw, IN 46580. Be sure to write “KC Riley Kids Fund” on the memo line of the check.

Since 1968, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. has helped donors achieve their charitable dreams. The Community Foundation is a public charity that grants over $2 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the Community Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information, visit www.KCFoundation.org, call 574-267-1901 or visit 102 E. Market Street, Warsaw.

WRSW radio personalities are joined by KC Riley Kids Fund founders Alan Alderfer (dark suit), Mike Bergen (light suit) and Will Bergen and Katherine Alderfer as they celebrate the conclusion of Riley Radio Days.

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