04-03-2025
Inspiring stories of life-changing care featured during 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children's Hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The 24th annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children's Hospital, presented by Hyundai Hope on Wheels, begins Tuesday, bringing the community together to support vital pediatric care in western Massachusetts.
The event, held at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, will run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Hosted by the Kellogg Krew, the live broadcast will feature inspiring stories from patients, hospital staff, and community members, highlighting the life-changing care provided by Baystate Children's Hospital.
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Attendees of the Radiothon will have the chance to walk the red carpet, take photos, meet the Kellogg Krew, and make donations to support pediatric healthcare services.
The public can contribute in multiple ways:
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Text WMASKIDS to 51555
Call the Lia Auto Group Phone Bank at 413-794-1111 during the event
Among the many personal journeys shared will be that of Emilia Cecchetelli, the 2025 Children's Miracle Network Ambassador for Baystate Children's Hospital.
Born prematurely at just 26 weeks, Emilia spent 143 days in the Davis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit battling chronic lung disease and craniosynostosis, a condition affecting skull development. Her story is a testament to the dedication of the hospital's medical team and the power of community support.
Eight-year-old Ryan Caney was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Three years ago, he came down with a cold and began to complain that his feet hurt. Over days, this started to work its way up his body causing him to stop walking. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder where your body's immune system mistakenly attacks its nervous system.
Ryan was the 2024 Children's Miracle Network Ambassador for Baystate Children's Hospital and had the chance to go to Disney World, where he was featured during Children's Hospital Week.
Lulu is a 5-year-old girl who underwent surgery for Retropharyngeal abscess and peritonsillar abscess after complaining of neck pain. It's a rare infection that can occur in the neck and throat. After treatment, Lulu has fully recovered and no longer needs extra care.
'Each year, I feel so inspired by the stories we are able to share and the families we are able to meet,' said Chris Kellogg of 94.7 WMAS. 'Baystate Children's Hospital plays such a critical role in our community, and we are happy to support it in any way we can.'
'It really is incredible what our community can accomplish when we come together for an important cause,' said Kathy Tobin, Interim Vice President of Philanthropy at Baystate Health and Executive Director of the Baystate Health Foundation. 'As the only accredited, full-service children's hospital in western Massachusetts, the Radiothon helps provide vital funding for care that spans our region.'
Baystate Children's Hospital is part of the Children's Miracle Network, a nationwide network of 170 hospitals dedicated to improving children's health. All funds raised during the Radiothon stay local, directly benefiting pediatric programs and services at Baystate Children's Hospital.
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