Inspiring Stories Share Impact of Care During 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital

The public is invited to join in the fun at the 24th annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on March 4 and 5 between 6 am and 6 pm.

Broadcasting live from the 94.7 WMAS studios, the Kellogg Krew will connect listeners with stories from patients, team members, and community members that are filled with hope, miracles, and the impact of Baystate Children’s Hospital. Among the many stories shared will be Emilia Cecchetelli’s, the 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Ambassador for Baystate Children’s Hospital. Four-year-old Emilia was born at 26 weeks and spent 143 days in the Davis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit fighting chronic lung disease and Craniosynostis, a condition which causes problems with normal brain and skull growth. Listeners will hear how she’s doing today and how the care at Baystate Children’s Hospital played a critical role in her life.

“Each year, I feel so inspired by the stories we are able to share and the families we are able to meet,” said 94.7 WMAS’ Chris Kellogg. “Baystate Children’s Hospital plays such a critical role in our community, and we are happy to support it in any way we can.”

There are many ways to donate. Listeners can visit WMASKids.com, text WMASKIDS to 51555, or call the Lia Auto Group Phone Bank at 413-794-1111 from 6 am to 6 pm on March 4 and 5.

“It really is incredible what our community can accomplish when we come together for an important cause,” said Interim Vice President of Philanthropy, Baystate Health, and Executive Director, Baystate Health Foundation, Kathy Tobin. “As the only accredited, full-service children’s hospital in western Massachusetts, the Radiothon helps provide vital funding for care that spans our region.”

Baystate Children’s Hospital is one of 170 fundraising Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are unique in that 100% of all money raised locally goes directly to Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield in support of children’s health programs and services.

Major sponsors for the Radiothon include Hyundai Hope on Wheels, Lia Auto Group, Pioneer Valley Credit Union, Eversource, M&T Bank, City Tire, and PeoplesBank.

To make a donation online today, visit WMASKIDS.com, or for more information, email Event Manager Heather Clark at Heather.Clark2@BaystateHealth.org.