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Radiothon Sets New Record For United Way
By: Mike Stiles - Friday, May 28, 2021

St. Joseph Co. United Way Executive Director Kelly Hostetler (right) and WBET's Tom Duke during the announcement of how much was raised during the 2021 Radiothon (photo courtesy of Mike Stiles/Swick Broadcasting)

(STURGIS) – It was another record setting year for the St. Joseph County United Way and the WBET Radiothon.

After helping to raise $103,000 in 2020, the 2021 event shattered that record. Following 18 hours of celebrity DJ teams being on the air Thursday to raise money, St. Joseph County United Way Executive Director Kelly Hostetler stepped to the microphone early Friday morning to announce the total amount raised for the event. ...... {LISTEN}.

Hostetler had a big Thank You to everyone who was able to make a pledge. ...... {LISTEN}.

The newly crowned Celebrity DJ Corporate Winner for 2021 was Morgan Olsen who raised $38,227. The Celebrity DJ Private Sector/Volunteer Winner was the Sturgis Elks Club, who were able to raise $38,156.



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