FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2025
Ronald McDonald House Charities® 24th Annual Radiothon
– January 24 – 25, 2025, onsite at Crossgates January 25th –
Guilderland, NY: Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Capital Region (RMHC®-CR) is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Radiothon – presented by Upstate Chevy in partnership with Albany Broadcasting and Crossgates – will air live on Friday and Saturday, January 24-25 across all of Albany Broadcasting’s local radio stations. The Radiothon is one of RMHC-CR’s signature fundraising events, raising thousands of dollars each year to help support families whose children are facing serious health challenges in our community.
RMHC-CR provides programs and services absolutely free to families; however, to host a family at the House That Love Built costs approximately $150 per night. With a goal to provide 1,000 nights of comfort, the two-day event will feature live interviews with families whose lives have been touched by Ronald McDonald House Charities, in addition to local sponsors, board members, staff and volunteers. Listeners can contribute towards the $150,000 goal by calling (518) 438-2655, going online to rmhcofalbany.org/radiothon, or visiting RMHC-CR’s donation drop-off site (Saturday ONLY) at Crossgates. Additional details included below.
WHAT: 24th Annual Radiothon, presented by Upstate Chevy
WHEN: Friday, January 24, 2025; 6:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, January 25, 2025; 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
WHERE: Broadcasting remotely on all Albany Broadcasting radio stations
FLY92.3, B95.5, 100.9 The Cat, JAMZ 96.3 and MAGIC 590 AM/100.5 FM
Meet our staff and volunteers at Saturday’s donation drop-off at Crossgates Located at four tables throughout the Mall near APEX Entertainment, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and the LEGO Store
MEDIA: Remote and on-site interview opportunities available. Staff, volunteers, and others involved with the event will be available for remote and/or in-person interviews from both the House and the donation drop-off site at Crossgates.
Please contact Beth Hazelton at (518) 225-9105 or email [email protected] to coordinate.
For additional information, including results updated hourly during the 24th Annual Radiothon, visit rmhcofalbany.org/radiothon and follow RMHC-CR on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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About Crossgates:
Crossgates is the Capital Region’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination offering an impressive selection of national brands and the newest retail concepts. The center is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Primark and Best Buy, while offering more than 180 retail shops, including Apple. Crossgates offers 10 entertainment venues and over 20 on-site eateries, such as Dave & Buster’s, Get Air, Billy Beez, Apex Entertainment, The Standard Restaurant & Lounge, Maggie McFly’s and Regal Cinemas with IMAX. Or simply relax at our award-winning day spa, Spa Mirbeau. Located adjacent to a dual-branded 192-room Homewood Suites and Tru by Hilton hotel, Crossgates is your destination to EAT. SHOP. PLAY. STAY. Additional information regarding Crossgates can be found at shopcrossgates.com, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Pyramid Management Group, LLC
Pyramid Management Group, owner of Crossgates, is one of the largest, most innovative, privately-held real estate developers in the northeast. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Pyramid’s portfolio of dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment destinations dominate the northeast with 9 properties located throughout New York and Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, Pyramid has built its reputation on being first, fast, ahead of the curve and always what’s next, leading the industry in combining the best elements of traditional retail with world-class dining and entertainment, all under one roof. For more information, visit www.pyramidmg.com
About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Capital Region
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR) provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. Through programs including the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, and Ronald McDonald Family Retreat at Krantz Cottage, RMHC-CR helps children and families facing serious health challenges stay close to each other and the care they need. With the help of dedicated volunteers and community partners, RMHC-CR seeks to ensure that every family has what they need to ensure the best health outcomes for their children.