Children’s Hospital New Orleans Radiothon raises $170,000+ in support of the hospital’s mission to provide expert care for all children

The third annual Light Up The Season Radiothon presented by the Ray & Jessica Brandt Family Foundation, and in partnership with Audacy, raised vital funds for the hospital.

NEW ORLEANS – To kick off the holiday season at Children's Hospital New Orleans, The Ray & Jessica Brandt Family Foundation presented the third annual Light Up the Season Radiothon to raise necessary funds for the hospital. The Audacy New Orleans family of radio stations, together with generous sponsors and listeners, raised over $170,000 for Children’s Hospital New Orleans.

“Each year Children’s Hospital offers expert care for every child, regardless of the family’s ability to pay…Annually, the hospital provides more than $14 million in charitable care, which is made possible with the support of the community, generous donors and supporters,” said Children’s Hospital New Orleans President and CEO, Lucio A. Fragoso. “Philanthropic support also helps the hospital expand vital programs and services, advance technology, innovate care delivery and fund life-saving projects. Without the generosity of this community, events like the Light Up the Season Radiothon, and crucial partnerships with organizations like Children’s Miracle Network, Audacy, and the Ray & Jessica Brandt Family Foundation, we could not fulfill our mission.”

On December 7 and 8, WWL Radio and Audacy’s music stations, B97, Magic 101.9, and Bayou 95.7, broadcast live from Children's Hospital, encouraging listeners to donate. Throughout the two days, as the stations aired live from the Main Concourse of Children’s Hospital New Orleans, patients, families, providers, and team members shared their extraordinary stories of hope and healing.

Sponsors Jessica Brandt, Entergy, Game On Social Hub, Doerr Furniture, Tranesouth.com, Steamboat Natchez, Burns Estate Planning, The Dodge Agency, Roubion Shoring and Construction, and the Aucoin Hart Family Foundation doubled donations during dedicated matching hours. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra also donated $1 per ticket sold to their December 13 concert.

“I’d like to sincerely thank everyone who helped us reach our goal during this year’s Radiothon,” said Jessica Brandt of the Ray & Jessica Brandt Family Foundation. Brandt also serves on the Children’s Hospital Board of Trustees. She continued, “It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, but we can’t forget about those in need. Every donation helps Children’s Hospital change someone’s life for the better — truly bringing a special kind of joy this time of year.”

As Louisiana’s first and largest freestanding children’s hospital, Children’s Hospital New Orleans has delivered expert healthcare for children across Louisiana and the Gulf South for more than 67 years. With a recently completed campus expansion, Children’s Hospital New Orleans provides the highest level of pediatric care in the State, backed by more than 600 pediatric-trained providers and specialists. Children’s Hospital also offers a vibrant academic medical community through partnerships with LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine, the only pediatric facility in Louisiana to incorporate two pediatric medical programs under one roof.

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About Children’s Hospital New Orleans

Children’s Hospital is a 263-bed, non-profit academic pediatric medical center that offers comprehensive healthcare services, including over 40 pediatric specialties, delivered just for children. With more than 600 pediatric providers, Children’s offers a comprehensive array of pediatric healthcare services in Louisiana and the Gulf South. In addition to its main campus located in New Orleans, the hospital operates a network of specialty clinics across Louisiana, including in Covington, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Diamondhead, MS. Children’s offers primary care services at 13 convenient locations and remotely via its Virtual Care for Kids program. Children’s is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit hospital system which also includes New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital, Lakeside Hospital, Lakeview Hospital, and Tulane Medical Center. Learn more at chnola.org