94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital Slated for March 4-5

SPRINGFIELD — 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 Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4 and 5, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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 that of Emilia Cecchetelli, 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 that 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.

Attendees of the Radiothon will be able to have their photo taken on the red carpet, make a donation, and get a sneak peek of the Kellogg Krew broadcasting live.

“Each year, I feel so inspired by the stories we are able to share and the families we are able to meet,” 94.7 WMAS’ Chris Kellogg said. “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 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 4 and 5.

“It really is incredible what our community can accomplish when we come together for an important cause,” said Kathy Tobin, interim vice president of Philanthropy at Baystate Health and executive director of the Baystate Health Foundation. “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 stays local, in this case going 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.