Every day, families hear the words that change everything: your child has a critical illness.
Across the world, a child is diagnosed with a critical illness every 25 seconds—more than 1 million children each year—and here in our own communities, those children face long hospital stays, intense treatments, and unimaginable emotional stress. For them, childhood is often replaced with uncertainty and fear.
That’s where Make‑A‑Wish comes in. A wish is far more than a moment of happiness—it’s a powerful part of a child’s healing journey.
Research from Make‑A‑Wish shows:
- 91% of parents say the wish experience was a necessary part of their child’s medical treatment
- 94% of parents report improved emotional well‑being in their child after a wish
- 89% of medical professionals say wishes can increase a child’s willingness to comply with difficult treatments
A wish gives kids something priceless: hope, strength, and a reason to look forward—and that hope can become a turning point during treatment.
What Is the Radiothon?
Our Make‑A‑Wish Radiothon brings our community together for one important mission:
to grant life‑changing wishes for children facing critical illnesses.
From 6AM to 6PM Thursday and Friday, we’ll be sharing:
- Inspiring stories from wish kids and families
- Messages from doctors and caregivers who see the impact firsthand
- Opportunities for you to make a direct difference with a donation
Every dollar raised helps fund wishes that restore joy, build resilience, and remind these kids that they are more than their diagnosis.
When you support Make‑A‑Wish:
- You help replace fear with confidence
- You give families strength during their hardest moments
- You help children reclaim their childhood—even if just for a moment
Together, we can turn radio waves into waves of hope.
📻 Tune in. Call in. Donate.
You can listen to 105.3 Hot FM on their free app, your smartspeaker, on the air, or online. Check out the link below.
LISTEN: https://www.1053hotfm.com/
APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/105-3-hot-fm/id379391767
✨ Help us grant wishes—and change lives—through our Make‑A‑Wish Radiothon.
1-833-388-9474
