FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2025
25TH ANNUAL RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES RADIOTHON
TO TAKE OVER AIRWAVES JAN. 23 & 24
– Onsite at Crossgates January 24th –
Guilderland, NY: Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region as we celebrate 25 years of Radiothon—one of the organization’s biggest and most anticipated fundraisers of the year—as we aim to raise $125,000 to support families of critically ill and injured children.
Presented by Upstate Chevy Dealers and in partnership with Albany Broadcasting, this year’s Radiothon promises to be a weekend filled with amazing music, heartwarming stories, and plenty of opportunities to support families when they need it most.
This year will be especially exciting, as we celebrate not only 25 years of Radiothon—but also 25 years of the Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med.
The event kicks off on Friday, Jan. 23 when Radiothon volunteers will be on hand at the Albany Ronald McDonald House to take telephone donations at 518-438-2655. Phone lines will be open from 6 AM to 7 PM on Friday and then again on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
The excitement then heads over to Crossgates on Saturday, where community members can donate in person from 10 AM to 5 PM. Radiothon volunteers will be stationed outside of APEX Entertainment, Best Buy & Lego Store throughout the day.
Listeners are encouraged to tune in to the following local stations to follow Radiothon throughout the weekend to hear stories from our families and to pledge their support: Fly 92.3, B95.5, The Cat 100.9/107.1, Big Country 104.9/97.7, JAMZ 96.3 and Magic 590-1410 AM/100.5-96.9 FM.
WHAT: 25th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Radiothon
WHEN: Friday, January 23 from 6AM to 7PM and Saturday, January 24 from 10AM to 5 PM
WHERE: Albany Ronald McDonald House (139 S. Lake Ave., Albany) and Crossgates (1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany)
WHO: Local media invited to attend events at both Albany Ronald McDonald House and at Crossgates
Community members can also donate online at any time by visiting www.rmhcofalbany.org.
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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, 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, we help 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. For more information, visit rmhcofalbany.org and follow RMHC-CR on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.