11th annual Radiothon hosted by SuperTalk Mississippi raises $367K for Palmer Home for Children
SuperTalk Mississippi Media and Palmer Home for Children today announced that the 11th annual SuperTalk Mississippi Radiothon benefiting Palmer Home raised more than $367,558 for vulnerable children.
The event was held Thursday, July 13 on the Palmer Home campus outside of Hernando and featured impactful testimonies from children, staff, and supporters of Palmer Home. Listeners from across the state tuned in to SuperTalk Mississippi throughout the day as The Gallo Show, MidDays with Gerard Gibert, Good Things with Rebecca Turner, and SportsTalk Mississippi shared stories and guest interviews from the 128-year-old nonprofit.
The day ended with a record-breaking $367,558.22 raised for Palmer Home for Children. Founded in 1895, Palmer Home serves children ages newborn through 24 years old regardless of race, gender, or background through four care settings: Campus Care, Family Care, Foster Care, and Transitional Care.
“We are so grateful to SuperTalk Mississippi for generously supporting our mission to serve children coming out of crisis by hosting this annual radiothon,” said Drake Bassett, President & CEO of Palmer Home for Children. “Hundreds of children’s lives have been changed for the better because of this 11-year partnership and the vital funds Radiothon raises for Palmer Home.”
Hundreds of individuals and organizations worked to raise these vital funds for Palmer Home. Matching gifts from a handful of longtime Palmer Home supporters helped donors double their giving impact.
- Better Life Foundation provided a matching gift of $5,000
- Madison Charitable Foundation provided a matching gift of $15,000
- Southeast Produce Council provided a matching gift of $25,000
- Big M Transportation provided a matching gift of $5,000
- Palmer Home’s board of directors provided a matching gift of $49,000
- Tim & Stephanie Edmondson of Edmondson Farms provided a matching gift of $35,000
- Malcom Reed and HowToBBQRight provided a matching gift of $3,000
- Dunlap & Kyle provided a matching gift of $50,000
In 2013, SuperTalk Mississippi declared Palmer Home for Children as the network’s charity of choice and established the annual radiothon to support the basic operational needs of the organization. Since its inception, the annual event has raised over $2.7 million for the children at Palmer Home.
“Radiothon is one of the most beloved traditions among our own employees and our SuperTalk listeners,” said Kim Dillon, President and CEO of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. “It’s a day where we intentionally take time to ‘pause’ our normal programming and listen to incredible stories of lives changing at the Palmer Home for Children. As a privately funded nonprofit, Palmer Home does not rely on government funding, and we are honored to do our part to ensure this remarkable organization can continue to give these children a home that provides hope and healing.”
How to Make a Donation
Donations to Palmer Home are still welcome and can be made at any time. To make a one-time donation, or to learn how to make a monthly donation and become a Palmer Hero, visit palmerhome.org/donate.
About SuperTalk Mississippi Media
With four statewide radio networks, 12 talk radio stations, 16 music stations, SuperTalk TV, over 45 news affiliates, and a trailblazing digital marketing division in STMM Digital, SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state. SuperTalk Mississippi Network delivers simulcast programming to 12 stations that cover all 82 counties in the state and explores many issues from social, political, and sports news across Mississippi and the nation and includes shows such as The Gallo Radio Show, MidDays with Gerard Gibert, SportsTalk Mississippi, and Good Things with Rebecca Turner. For more information, visit www.supertalk.fm.
About Palmer Home for Children
Palmer Home for Children is a privately funded, faith-based organization that has provided superior care to vulnerable children for more than 128 years. Palmer Home provides campus care, foster care, family care, and transitional care to meet the specific needs of each child and family. The Whole Child Initiative, Palmer Home’s approach to care, emphasizes child development by focusing on five components: physical development, emotional healing, educational support, social health, and spiritual growth. For more information, visit www.palmerhome.org.
