Candy Cares for Kids Radiothon 2011 http://candycares.com/cmn Supporting the Children's Miracle Network of the Brazos Valley Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:21:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 THE TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED IS… http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/the-total-amount-raised-is/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-total-amount-raised-is http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/the-total-amount-raised-is/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:20:28 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=444 Continue reading →]]>  

 

 

Thank you to EVERYONE. We mean that with everything we have. Check back on candy95.com on Monday to experience and re-live the event/reveal with us.

 

]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/the-total-amount-raised-is/feed/ 0 End of Day 3 http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/end-of-day-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=end-of-day-3 http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/end-of-day-3/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:00:37 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=438 Candy Cares for Kids 2011 is officially over, and we're currently waiting on the final number for money raised. In the meantime, we're thanking everyone who helped make the final leg of this Radiothon so successful! Continue reading →]]> Candy Cares for Kids 2011 is officially over, and we’re currently waiting on the final number for money raised. In the meantime, we’re thanking everyone who helped make the final leg of this Radiothon so successful!

  • Chace Murphy and Bill Oliver of WTAW

    Chace Murphy and Bill Oliver of WTAW

  • Chace Murphy and Bill Oliver of WTAW

    Chace Murphy and Bill Oliver of WTAW

  • WTAW talks to the Josephy family

    WTAW talks to the Josephy family

  • Elizabeth and her daughter hang with Street Teamer Ashlyn

    Elizabeth and her daughter hang with Street Teamer Ashlyn

  • Frito talks to the Matt Josephy

    Frito talks to the Matt Josephy

  • Street Teamers heading the shirt sale

    Street Teamers heading the shirt sale

  • Elizabeth and her family

    Elizabeth and her family

  • Break time with Elizabethany and Jeremy of CMN

    Break time with Elizabethany and Jeremy of CMN

  • Baby Ethan and the King family

    Baby Ethan and the King family

  • Alli joins the King family

    Alli joins the King family

Thanks to our donors

  • Kimberly E
  • Bradley A
  • Colby V
  • Robin S
  • Taylor W
  • Sheila T
  • Scott L
  • James B
  • Mitchell B
  • Mark Z
  • Shelby T
  • Jay B
  • Matthew J
  • Stephanie G
  • Cathy Y
  • Brent V
  • Bradley B
  • Staci M
  • Rosario R
  • David B
  • Adam M
  • Erika D
  • Rocky V
  • Karen W
  • Amber C
  • Pam S
  • Angela G
  • Elizabeth M
  • Rebecca P

Miracle Makers:

  • Kim R
  • Michael S
  • Ghislaine L
  • Chace M
  • Beth P
  • Jennifer S
  • Nicholas K
  • Micheal G
  • Bruce S
]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/end-of-day-3/feed/ 0 Frito clearly loves the babies http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/fritos-babies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fritos-babies http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/fritos-babies/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:43:31 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=423 Frito has been having a lot of special moments with the kids and babies this weekend, so Elizabethany put together this montage of proof that he has one on the way. Continue reading →]]> If you haven’t been able to tell in all of our galleries from the weekend, Frito has been spending a lot of time with the families and the babies. Elizabethany thinks there’s a baby in the future for him, and to prove it, she put together this video of all the special moments he has shared this weekend.

]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/fritos-babies/feed/ 0 Hitting the halfway point on day 3 http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/hitting-the-halfway-point-on-day-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hitting-the-halfway-point-on-day-3 http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/hitting-the-halfway-point-on-day-3/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:00:21 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=416 It's the final day of Candy Cares for Kids, and we're hoping to finish stronger than ever by raising $45,000!! Beyond talking on-air and sitting at the computers, we have a lot going on up here thanks to visits from the families and other listeners coming up to say hello! Continue reading →]]> It’s the final day of Candy Cares for Kids, and we’re hoping to finish stronger than ever by raising $45,000!!

Beyond talking on-air and sitting at the computers, we have a lot going on up here thanks to visits from the families and other listeners coming up to say hello!

Check out everything that’s been happening this morning:

  • Alli with baby Autumn

    Alli with baby Autumn

  • Kelsea, 6, and Ariane, 11, donated their allowances

    Kelsea, 6, and Ariane, 11, donated their allowances

  • Baby Wyatt is back!

    Baby Wyatt is back!

  • Alli and Alison!

    Alli and Alison!

  • Hangin out with the kids

    Hangin out with the kids

  • Gunner spent time in the NICU...

    Gunner spent time in the NICU...

  • ...but is now a healthy 9 month old!

    ...but is now a healthy 9 month old!

  • Gunner and mom April stopped by to say hello and donate

    Gunner and mom April stopped by to say hello and donate

  • Frito and baby James Terry

    Frito and baby James Terry

  • Frito and baby James Terry

    Frito and baby James Terry

Also, thanks to today’s donors:

  • Fiona L
  • Kim P
  • Juvetino M
  • Kayla A
  • Christina M
  • Tiffani C
  • Sarah T
  • Jeremy H
  • Joel R
  • Lauren W
  • Frank S

And our Miracle Makers:

  • Amelia M
  • Moiri B
  • Alyssa G
  • Patrick Z
]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/hitting-the-halfway-point-on-day-3/feed/ 0 The last of the wish list http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/the-last-of-the-wish-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-last-of-the-wish-list http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/the-last-of-the-wish-list/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:50:25 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=410 You've heard Alli and Frito talk about the wish list that is asking for more donations than ever, and we've been showing you exactly why the numbers are so high. These items are needed in your community, and you're helping to buy them. These are the last few items. Continue reading →]]> You’ve heard Alli and Frito talk about the wish list that is asking for more donations than ever, and we’ve been showing you exactly why the numbers are so high. These items are needed in your community, and you’re helping to buy them.

Here are the final items on the 2011 Candy Cares for Kids wish list.

Med Fusion syringe pumps
All feedings and medications are given to the babies through these syringe pumps.
There are 5 of these on the list, for $3,000 each.

 

 

Various items for the Clinic
They need new workstations, child scales, tables, and monitors in order to keep the clinic up to date with the best equipment.
The total for 7 desired items for a total of $8,290.

]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/the-last-of-the-wish-list/feed/ 0 Kayla donates her Easter money http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/kayla-donates-her-easter-money/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kayla-donates-her-easter-money http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/kayla-donates-her-easter-money/#comments Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:59:21 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=406 [youtube width="320" height="240"]v_Md2I3V_Nw[/youtube]At the end of the day yesterday, we had Kayla, an 8 year old who was in the NICU for a few weeks when she was born, stop by to talk to us.. and give us a special gift.
Continue reading →]]> At the end of the day yesterday, we had Kayla, an 8 year old who was in the NICU for a few weeks when she was born, stop by to talk to us.

She wasn’t coming to just to talk, though. She had something to give. Her grandfather had given her $20 for Easter, and she wanted to give it all to Candy Cares for Kids Radiothon.

Check her out on air with Frito and Alli:

]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/kayla-donates-her-easter-money/feed/ 0 That’s a wrap for day 2! http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/thats-a-wrap-for-day-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thats-a-wrap-for-day-2 http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/thats-a-wrap-for-day-2/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:08:39 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=400 The day ended very strong and we can't thank you enough! So many businesses matched your donations. We had an 8 year old come in and donate $20 of her Easter money. Check out the pictures and special shout outs to everyone who made this day so successful! Continue reading →]]>
The day ended very strong and we can’t thank you enough! So many businesses matched your donations. We had an 8 year old come in and donate $20 of her Easter money. You all gave incredible gifts that will never be topped, no matter what the monetary amount.

Check out the pictures and special shout outs to everyone who made this day so successful!

  • Everyone with the Aiken family

    Everyone with the Aiken family

  • Huntington Aiken

    Huntington Aiken

  • Frito and Alli talk to the Smith family

    Frito and Alli talk to the Smith family

  • Gabby Smith

    Gabby Smith

  • Gabby Smith

    Gabby Smith

  • Baby Autumn came back with an adorable outfit!

    Baby Autumn came back with an adorable outfit!

  • ...and she brought Frito a matching bow!

    ...and she brought Frito a matching bow!

  • Volunteers from Kohls!

    Volunteers from Kohls!

  • Volunteers from Kohls!

    Volunteers from Kohls!

  • Volunteers from Kohls!

    Volunteers from Kohls!

  • Elizabethany and baby Autumn

    Elizabethany and baby Autumn

  • Molly G
  • Monica O
  • Randy B
  • Heather B
  • Keenan H
  • Wendy
  • Karen O
  • Josephine A
  • Lindsay G
  • Leslie W
  • Erin K
  • Lisa L
  • Tami F
  • Barbie’s Boutique
  • Katy S
  • Savanah S
  • Rebekah and Justin
  • Ileana L
  • Lisa M
  • Eva S
  • Tiffany T
  • Ian S
  • Jerry H
  • Page J
  • AnaMaria S
  • Lauren R
  • Maggie E
  • Natalie J
  • Ann C
  • High Tech Septic
  • Sharon B
  • Tomas S
  • Crystal G
  • Mary S
  • Raleigh C
  • Robin B
  • Mary K
  • Trena K
  • Morgan M
  • Chad W
  • Katryn B
  • Victor G
  • Jessica H
  • Bryan T
  • Juan C
  • Bianca G
  • Martin R
  • Pixie G
  • Jarred F
  • Lesley B
  • Edelia G
  • Porscha B
  • Beatrice G
  • Maidhill T
  • Daniel C

And our newest Miracle Makers

  • Rene S
  • Andres C
  • Rebecca M
  • Andrea R
  • Lee V
  • Regina M
  • Cinthia D
  • Mary S
  • Rachel B
  • Kristin C

If we missed your name, we apologize! There were so many names pouring through that we may have missed some without knowing it. Let us know and we’ll add you! We don’t want you to think you went unnoticed.

]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/thats-a-wrap-for-day-2/feed/ 0 More text stories http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/more-text-stories/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-text-stories http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/more-text-stories/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:59:01 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=395 "My husbad and I were told w have more of a chance to win the lottery twice then to have a baby, we had a beautiful baby girl and almost lost her lots of times. thank god for the hospital and my wonderfl dr! Donate these kids r the future of this world!" -9812 Continue reading →]]>
We asked listeners to share their stories of anyone they knew who had been through hard times in the NICU. Here are some of the messages we received:

“I’ve never had to go through what these families have/or are going through. Every storyi have heard touches me deeply because I have 4 kids and I COULD NOT imagine what their going through. Their pain and their fears. I just think you guys are so amazing for hosting CMN. $15 a month is worth saving a chlids life. My heart and prayers go out to all the famalies. <3″
-2843

“Our daughter Aspen was born @ 29 weeks(pink bandits from last years bandit bash) she weighed 3.11 oz. She was born @ st. Joesph’s and transferred to themed bc their facility wasn’t able to care for her. She spent 4 weeks there. WE DONATED, WE ARE ALL ON A TIGHT BUDGET, BUT THE MONEY GOES FARTHER @ THE HOSPITAL THAN ANYWHERE ELSE! Just saying! ;) keep it up frito & alli”
-Micaela

“My niece was born at 1lb 6oz and is now a healthy 18 month old. It was the scariest thing ever”
-3789

“My husbad and I were told w have more of a chance to win the lottery twice then to have a baby, we finally had a beautiful baby girl and we almost lost her lots of times sh was not premie thank god b/c of the hospital and my wonderfl dr! Donate these kids r the future of this world!”
-9812

“I’ll be 28 in a couple of weeks. 28 years ago I was born 6 weeks early and spent 2 weeks in St joe’s NICU. I’m so thankful for my life and so happy that the technology and equipment has improved to meet the needs and save the lives of so many babies!”
-4644

“My daughter was 2lbs 3oz spent 2 1/2 months in texas childrens in houston. Could only see on weekends. I am not an emotional man but seeing my daughter born after being told there was only an 85 percent chance brought me to my knees in tears. She is my world.”
-4762

“I am a college student and a single mom and I can come up with $15. Those that are griping about the radiothon are telling me my son isn’t worth giving up a few beers at northgate!”
-1802

You can text in at any time to 23504! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We, as well as the families who come in to talk to us, love reading what you have to say.

]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/more-text-stories/feed/ 0 A simple thank you http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/a-simple-thank-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-simple-thank-you http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/a-simple-thank-you/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:17:26 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=392 Another two hours have passed, and we have to thank you for your willingness to help families in your community. Continue reading →]]> Another two hours have passed, and we have to thank you for your willingness to help families in your community.

  • Maury B
  • Christine W
  • Amanda F
  • Thomas M
  • Sandra S
  • Tim B
  • Johnny B

The Miracle Makers:

  • Jamie P
  • Samantha B
  • Jennifer S
  • Amy K

You all are the reason we love being able to do this here in the Brazos Valley. This is our community and we’re here to help each other.

]]> http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/a-simple-thank-you/feed/ 0 More items from the wish list http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/more-items-from-the-wish-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-items-from-the-wish-list http://candycares.com/cmn/2011/04/more-items-from-the-wish-list/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:55:53 +0000 elizabethany http://candycares.com/cmn/?p=379 Stephany Meek told us that it was a bed that we were able to raise money for last year that saved Coltyn's life. This year, we want to save as many lives as we can, which means we'll need your donations to get these and other items from the wish list. Continue reading →]]> Stephany Meek told us that it was a bed that we were able to raise money for last year that saved Coltyn’s life. This year, we want to save as many as we can, which means we’ll need your donations to get these and other items from the wish list.

Resuscitation Carts
These are fully stocked for any resuscitation and the nurse wheels the cart to the labor/delivery/recovery room so that all of the equipment they need to resuscitate a newborn is easily and readily available.
There are two of these on the list for $1,700 each.

 

 

 

Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Handles and Blades
In three sizes, these attach to each other and are inserted to create airways at deliveries or for ventilated babies.
There are 12 handles and 35 blades on the list, for $100 each.

 

 

Total cost of these items on the wish list: $8,100

Check out more items on the list by clicking here.

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