Audacy Washington D.C. is proud to share that El Zol 107.9 (WLZL-FM) has raised 177,391 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year’s tally brings the total raised by El Zol to over $2.2 million to cure childhood cancer since 2016.

“Audacy D.C. is honored to continue this partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to raise funds to support the children and their families,” said Ivy Savoy-Smith, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Washington D.C. “Our staff, listeners, clients and the community love this radiothon and look forward to supporting it every year. We’re grateful for another successful year.”

The station broadcasted from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET on July 28, when on-air talent Patricia De Lima, Chepe (Joel Silva), Nicky Silva, Rey Parker, Karen Vargas, DJ EZ, and Carlos Suncar encouraged listeners to donate. The broadcast featured interviews with local St. Jude cancer patients and their families and many messages from kids and patients at the hospital.