Astral's radiothon raises $6.7 million

MONTREAL – Astral Media’s third annual National Day of Caring for Kids radiothon raised $6.7 million in support of children's hospitals and health care facilities across the country last Thursday.Radio hosts from more than 60 English-language stations in 30 cities broadcast live from partner hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the day. Their shows heightened listener awareness about the importance of giving through touching stories from young patients and their parents."Once again, our listeners across Canada have shown their extraordinary and touching generosity, as well as their solidarity with sick children and their loved ones," said Rob Farina, Astral Radio's EVP...