September 23, 2011: Listen, Watch and Be Part of the Excitement of the Cape Breton Cares Radiothon!

For Immediate Release: Friday, September 23, 2011

Sydney, NS – For the first time ever, people can log-on to www.BellAliant.net and be part of the fun and excitement of the Cape Breton Cares Radiothon. On September 29th from 6am to 6pm people can listen and watch live footage of the Cape Breton Cares Radiothon. The live radio broadcast from Cape Breton Radio will be coupled with live  behind the scenes video coverage produced by Seaside Communications.

“We are so excited to share the news that this year’s Radiohton will be broadcast around the globe through the generosity of BellAliant. So please log on to www.bellaliant.net Sept 29th from 6:00am-6:00pm and watch and listen as we raise money to keep Cape Bretoners home for care. A big thanks also to Seaside Communications for providing the video production support to make this possible.” said Barbara Stead-Coyle, CEO, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.

Coverage on www.BellAliant.net will feature live interviews with patients, donors and staff at the Regional Hospital. Also, live-streaming of Cape Breton Radio programming and video clips of the Hospital Foundation’s television show, Through Their Eyes, will air throughout the day.

A link to the Regional Hospital Foundation’s online donation page will also be featured on BellAliant’s website. Donations to this year’s Radiothon will help purchase specialized equipment for several departments throughout the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Thanks to the support of our community, in the past three years, the Cape
Breton Cares Radiothon has raised more than $1 million to purchase new equipment for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, including:

  • a new CT Simulator, linear accelerator and slide stainer for the Cape Breton Cancer Centre
  • a new monitoring system for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • pain pumps for the An Cala Palliative Care Unit
  • a respite room for the Pediatrics Unit
  • and funding to help patients who rely on the Cancer Patient Care Fund

“No matter how big or small, your gift makes a difference. 100 per cent of the proceeds stay in Cape Breton to help provide the best health care for your neighbours, friends and families.” says Barbara Stead-Coyle, CEO, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. “A special thanks to our amazing sponsors who make the Radiothon possible—Cape Breton Radio, Cape Breton Credit Unions, BellAliant, Seaside Communications and the Cape Breton Post.”

Since 1991, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation in partnership with the community has raised more than $15M to purchase medical equipment that has dramatically reduced wait times and provided an increased menu of services – closer to home.

For more information please call (902) 567-7752 or visit www.becauseyoucare.ca

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For more information, contact:

Danielle Johnston
Public Relations Manager
CapeBretonRegionalHospitalFoundation
(902)563-8585

 

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