SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Children’s Miracle Network and KEZI 9 News would like to thank everyone who donated during the KOOL Cares for Kids Radiothon last week. More than $55,000 was raised for the Children’s Miracle Network. Thursday and Friday, KEZI 9 News teamed up with 99.1 FM and KPNW 1120 AM to collect donations. The … Continue reading »
KOOL 99.1 FM Holds Fundraiser for NICU
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — You may have heard some familiar voices on the radio Thursday. KEZI 9 News took over the airwaves of KOOL 99.1 for the KOOL Cares for Kids Radiothon. Listeners were challenged to call in and donate for the Children’s Miracle Network, which buys equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit. “In the … Continue reading »
Children’s Miracle Network Helps NICU
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend is experiencing record numbers of babies in its neonatal intensive care unit. At one point last week, there were 36 babies in the NICU. They’re all receiving great treatment, but those working in the NICU say this just highlights the need for more equipment as the … Continue reading »
Students Prep for Mr. Wolverine
EUGENE, Ore. — The Kids Helping Kids pageants raised nearly $400,000 last year, but this year one school hopes to make more than any of the others. “We have a goal of $50,000, which is the most we would ever have raised at Willamette High School,” said Lanae Gayle, Mr. Wolverine Head Coordinator. In fact, … Continue reading »
Kids Helping Kids: Students Tour NICU
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Kids Helping Kids pageant season kicked off this weekend when Sheldon High School crowned its Mr. Irish. These pageants are more than just a popularity contest. They raise money for Children’s Miracle Network–money that stays here in Lane County. Over the next few days, KEZI 9 News is going to show … Continue reading »
Kids Helping Kids: Kickoff Conference
PLEASANT HILL, Ore. — Local high school students raised nearly $390,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network last year through Kids Helping Kids pageants, like Mr. Lancer, Mr. Wolverine and Mr. LHS. This year’s efforts at the 2013 Kids Helping Kids Kickoff Conference. The buses came as far as Reedsport. Before things even got started Monday … Continue reading »
DQ Helps Children’s Miracle Network
EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — If you’re looking for a sweet treat Thursday, Dairy Queen is offering up its fare and pledging some of the profits to the Children’s Miracle Network. For every Blizzard sold, a dollar goes to the NICU and pediatric units at RiverBend Hospital. Miracle Treat Day is an annual event that started seven … Continue reading »
