NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WOR 710 AM will host a star-studded RADIOTHON to be broadcast live from Centennial Memorial Temple at the Salvation Army headquarters, located at 120 W. 14th Street in Manhattan from 6:00 AM through 6:00 PM. The event will feature hosts John Gambling, Joan Hamburg, Dr. Joy Browne and Governor David Paterson as they engage their listening audience to raise funds for The Salvation Army's myriad of programs and services provided year-long throughout the Greater New York region. Listeners will call into (800) 234-1710 to make their donations and pledges, and the general public is welcome to attend the event.
Jerry Crowley, WOR General Manager, stated, "This RADIOTHON outreach is critical as the need for the services that the Greater New York Salvation Army provides is greater than ever. I understand that generous people who were donating to The Salvation Army a few years ago now need their services, and The Salvation Army will not let them down."
The 12 hour event will also include scheduled performances from the cast of Broadway shows: Mamma Mia!, Anything Goes, and Memphis as well as songsters Michael Feinstein, Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary fame, Melissa Errico, John Pizzarelli and Andrea Marcovicci. Scheduled appearances also include Steve Ross and Tony Danza.
Celebrity and VIP appearances also include chefs Lidia Bastianich and Rocco Dispirito, and the Amazing Kreskin to name a few. Beth Israel Medical Center will provide free flu shots to the public from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on-site at the Centennial Memorial Temple. Additionally, a pop-up thrift store will be set up and will feature top-of-the-line merchandise with all proceeds benefitting The Salvation Army's adult rehabilitation programs.
Salvation Army Greater New York Divisional Commander, Lt. Colonel Guy D. Klemanski, stated, "Our partnership with WOR 710 AM radio for the past three years has exceeded our expectations. I can't say enough how grateful we are for their dedication and support of our mission."
About The Salvation Army Greater New York Division: An integral part of the community for 131 years, The Salvation Army in Greater New York operates more than 100 community and social service programs serving more than 750,000 people, regardless of race, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation. For more information, visit find us at:www.SalvationArmyNewYork.org; www.facebook.com/salvationarmyny; www.twitter.com/salvationarmy.ny
About WOR 710 AM: Founded in 1922, WOR News/Talk Radio 710 HD is New York's oldest, privately-owned and continuously-operated radio station. As a top talk radio station in the country, it has continually made history with its award-winning broadcasts and remotes. WOR provides a well-rounded schedule of informational and lifestyle programming, featuring personalities such as John Gambling, Mike Gallagher, Joan Hamburg, Lou Dobbs, Michael Savage, Governor David Paterson, Pat Michael Smerconish, Dr. Joy Browne, Dr. Ronald Hoffman and George Noory. WOR News/Talk Radio 710 HD is a Buckley Broadcasting Corporation radio station, and it is the first AM Radio station in New York to broadcast in the new HD technology. WOR is streaming and podcasting at wor710.com. www.wor710.com
CONTACT:
Sharon Albert, Ph.D.
Director of Marketing
(o) 212-352-5653
(cell) 571-338-4192
Sharon.albert@use.salvationarmy.org
Scott Lakefield
Program Director
WOR 710 AM
212-642-4523
slakefield@wor710.com
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