(Los Angeles) Meruelo Media’s KLOS (95.5 KLOS-FM) held its 8th annual St. Jude Radiothon December 5 – 6th, 2024, with the challenging goal of raising more money for St. Jude than the prior fundraising event where 95.5 KLOS broke the St. Jude radio’s single rock station fundraising record, set a new national record for a single rock station, donating $1,292,000 to St. Jude.
KLOS’ Keith Cunningham said, “During this season of giving, I am thankful for every donation from KLOS listeners. They prove that together we can make the impossible dream a reality every year. Thank you to our sponsors, Sweet James Accident Attorneys, and Tax Relief Advocates, who make the KLOS St. Jude Radiothon possible.”
Pio Ferro, SVP of Audio Brands, commented, “This new milestone highlights the power of radio and our amazing KLOS community with their unmatched ability to show their passion in helping kids and their families by coming together.”
Steve Mehr, Co-Founder of Sweet James Accident Attorneys and St. Jude sponsor added, “At Sweet James, we are deeply inspired by the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Partnering with KLOS for this radiothon is a privilege. Together, we are helping families focus on what matters most—supporting their children—while easing the financial burden during the toughest times of their lives.”
“Making a difference in our community is central to who we are at Sweet James. Partnering with KLOS and St. Jude allows us to contribute to a cause that brings hope and healing to many families. We’re proud to have been part of this record-breaking effort,” said Sweet James Accident Attorneys Co-Founder.
About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children. ® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love, and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org.
About Meruelo Media
Meruelo Media, an affiliate of the Meruelo Group, is the largest and fastest-growing minority-owned media company in California. Meruelo Media operates Los Angeles radio stations 95.5 KLOS; KLOS2; KPWR 105.9 “Power 106;” 93.5 KDAY; Riverside/San Bernardino station 93.5 KDEY-FM; and 93.9 KLLI “CALI 93.9, and the company owns Meruelo Studios, a 22,000 square-foot production studio in West Hollywood”