West Alabama's St. Jude Radiothon Enters Final Hours

Annual fundraiser aims to break last year's record and support local families battling childhood cancer

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The annual radiothon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is wrapping up, with organizers hoping to break last year's fundraising record and continue providing critical medical care to local families battling childhood cancer.

Why it matters

The St. Jude Radiothon is a crucial annual event that raises funds for the hospital's mission of providing world-class treatment to children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, free of charge to families. The radiothon brings together the local community to support this important cause.

The details

The radiothon, hosted by 95.3 The Bear, 101.7 The River, 92.9 WTUG, 105.1 The Block, and Praise 93.3, is a two-day event dedicated to raising money for St. Jude. Last year's radiothon set a new record, and organizers are hoping to surpass that total this year. Listeners can donate by calling 1-800-372-4999 or visiting musicgives.org. All funds raised go directly towards St. Jude's groundbreaking research and treatments.

  • The radiothon is taking place on Thursday and Friday, February 27-28, 2026.
  • Last year's radiothon in 2025 set a new fundraising record.

The players

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

A leading pediatric treatment and research facility committed to providing world-class cancer care to children, free of charge to families.

95.3 The Bear, 101.7 The River, 92.9 WTUG, 105.1 The Block, and Praise 93.3

The Tuscaloosa radio stations hosting the annual St. Jude Radiothon.

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What’s next

The radiothon will continue through the end of the day on Friday, February 28th. Listeners can continue to call in or donate online to help the stations reach their fundraising goal.

The takeaway

The St. Jude Radiothon is a heartwarming example of a community coming together to support a vital cause. By donating, listeners can make a real difference in the lives of children and families battling cancer, providing them with the resources and care they need during their most difficult times.