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Celebrating 75 years of WOUB with our “75 for 75” Radio Pledge Drive
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ATHENS, OH – To celebrate WOUB Radio’s 75th Anniversary, we are holding a special 75 for 75 radio pledge drive from October 11 – October 20. You can give to support the drive anytime during that period and WOUB staff and friends will be on the air celebrating the anniversary on October 17 and 18 asking you to become one of the 75 for 75.
“WOUB Radio wants to be here for the next 75 years, so we need your support,” said WOUB Community Engagement and Membership Manager Cheri Russo. “Our goal is to have 75 people, who are not currently supporters of WOUB, make a donation during this time.”
Donors can make their pledge by calling or texting the word “GIVE” to 877-845-9600 or visiting https://woubradio.pledgecart.org/give
“Donations from our members directly support the local and national news programming that help bring this important information to our region, as well as the regional music and entertainment programming,” said WOUB General Manager Mark Brewer. “We need new supporters all the time to keep growing and providing the services you love.”
Thanks to matching donations from several longtime members, new donors who are one of the 75 for 75 will have their donation tripled. Donations from current supporters will also be matched dollar for dollar.
“We can’t thank those donors who offered matching money for this drive enough,” said Russo. “We know many people who have not supported WOUB in the past will be excited to take advantage of this triple match! And those who are already supporters will be thrilled to have their donations doubled.”
There are several special aspects to this drive celebrating WOUB Radio’s 75th anniversary. Audio clips from past programs will be played to remember 75 years of programming you have loved. New donors who give at least $5 a month or $60 a year, will receive a WOUB grocery tote bag to welcome them to the WOUB family. And the comments of current WOUB supporters, who have shared their favorite things about WOUB online, will be read on the air.
Jack Pine Studio in Laurelville also generously donated items for a drawing during the drive that is perfect for this time of year. Everyone who donates or simply calls to put their name in – will be entered into a random drawing for a three-piece glass pumpkin set. The set is neptune blue and includes a small barrel, medium tilt and small pumpkin.
Donors can make their pledge by calling or texting the word “GIVE” to 877-845-9600 or visiting https://woubradio.pledgecart.org/give