Omaha radio station KKAR (1290 AM) collected $76,506 in pledges during its one-day "Radiothon" Friday to benefit the Child Saving Institute.The 10th annual on-air fundraising event was conducted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and hosted by "Omaha Morning News" anchors Brian Barks and Terry Leahy. On-air staffers from NRG Media's other Omaha stations hosted hour-long segments, including the KLTQ (101.9 FM) morning team of Jack Swanda and Kay Kriss, along with mid-day personality Shari Stone and Pat and J.T from KQKQ (98.5 FM).
Celebrity guests during the radiothon included Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey, U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel, University of Nebraska at Omaha hockey Coach Mike Kemp, and several community and business leaders.
The Child Saving Institute is a 104-year-old Omaha organization dedicated to the welfare of children in need in the Omaha metropolitan area. It is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Child and Family Services.
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