Entercom Raises Over $200,000 for Children’s Wisconsin and Robyn’s Nest During the 13th Annual “WSSP Toy Drive”
105.7 FM The Fan Received Record-Breaking Contributions for the Event
PHILADELPHIA, PA – December 13, 2019 – Entercom, a leading media and entertainment company and the unrivaled leader in sports radio, raised over $200,000, in cash and the value of toys, to benefit Children’s Wisconsin and Robyn’s Nest during 105.7 FM The Fan’s (WSSP-AM) 13th annual “WSSP Toy Drive,” presented by Annex Wealth Management, Bay View Shade and Blind, and Blain’s Farm & Fleet. This marks a record-breaking year for the fundraiser, topping the $160,000 that the station raised in 2018.
“The ‘WSSP Toy Drive’ being in its 13th year is truly remarkable,” said Chuck Sullivan, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Milwaukee. “Our listeners have gone above and beyond to help benefit Children’s Wisconsin and Robyn’s Nest and put smiles on children’s faces.”
The “WSSP Toy Drive” was broadcast live from Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Oak Creek, WI from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CT from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6. Programming featured several special guests including former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler, former Milwaukee Buck Jon McGlocklin and Milwaukee Brewers General Manger David Stearns.
As one of the nation’s top pediatric health systems, Children’s Wisconsin provides pediatric-trained experts for kids of all ages who receive care for everything from routine checkups to the most serious and complex conditions at more than 40 locations throughout the state. The organization is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.
Robyn’s Nest houses and provides new and gently used clothing, hygiene products, infant items, toys, books, and other household goods to families within its foster care system and to those identified to have unmet needs through Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
Listeners can tune in to 105.7 FM The Fan (WSSP-AM) in Cleveland on air, as well as nationwide on the RADIO.COM app and website. Listeners can also connect with the station on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
105.7 FM The Fan is a RADIO.COM station. RADIO.COM, the fastest growing digital audio app in the United States and the leader in local sports coverage, currently has over 500 stations and thousands of podcasts, with more added continuously on its rapidly growing platform. RADIO.COM is a part of Entercom.
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Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and entertainment company reaching and engaging over 170 million people each month through its premier collection of highly rated, award winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one of the country’s two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.audacyinc.wpengine.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).
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