Date:	March 25, 2010
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SBG RADIOTHON RAISES OVER $7,000 IN 29 HOUR LANDMARK EVENT

The staff at Nassau Broadcasting’s 93.5 SBG in Stroudsburg, PA recently completed an unprecedented radio event, raising over $7,000, and awareness to the problem of domestic violence and sexual assault, during a 29-hour radiothon last week. SBG Morning Show Co-Hosts Chuck Seese and Jo-Ann George kicked off the event on Thursday morning at 5am. The radiothon featured stories of survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, giving listeners just a small glimpse into the life of someone in crisis. Women’s Resources staff members also talked about the work they do to help victims during the event, which wrapped up Friday morning at 9am.

Morning Co-Host Chuck Seese said the radiothon had an immediate impact. “By early Thursday afternoon, Women’s Resources 24 hour hotline volunteers reported an increase in the number of calls they had received. People were getting the message that there is help here in Monroe County for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.”

Volunteers and radio station staffers answered phones, accepting both pledges to the agency, and bids for auction items donated by local businesses.

“The entire Pocono Community should be proud of the fact that we have such a dedicated group of workers and volunteers dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.” Seese added. “We raised over $7,000, which will provide counseling and shelter for domestic abuse and sexual assault victims in Monroe County. SBG cares about the Poconos, and we’ll continue to prove it by helping community agencies in the Poconos promote their events and issues.”