This year’s “KiSS – Kevin and Big Mike’s Longest Morning Supporting Rotary4Kids” radio-a-thon raised over $91,000 and counting, with pledges continuing to come in after the show wrapped up at 10:00 a.m. today.  The goal again this year was to raise $1000 an hour for the 53 hours the morning hosts were on the air.
Kevin Oschefski and Mike Bissett took to the airwaves at 5:00 am on March 31st, broadcasting from Sears Court at Northgate Shopping Centre with the final 4 hours at Burger World on Hammond Street.
This was the 13th year the Rotary Club of North Bay has organized the radio-a-thon in partnership with the Nipissing Association for Disabled Youth (NADY) and the invaluable support of Rogers Radio, Northgate Shopping Centre and Burger World.
 
Funds raised stay in the area and go towards supporting local children and youth with special needs, largely through Rotary’s partnership with One Kids Place and NADY.
Rotary4Kids Chair Jeff Rogerson commented that “The continued success of this fundraiser would not be possible without the incredibly generous support of the sponsors and donors – individuals and families, and so many local organizations and businesses, both large and small – many of whom have been with us from day one”.
 
Pledges can continue to be made online throughout the year at www.rotary4kids.ca.
 
Rotary International brings together a global network of volunteers from all walks of life, from more than 200 countries, who contribute their time, energy, passion and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.  Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.

To learn more about joining Rotary in North Bay – visit www.rotaryclubofnorthbay.org or www.clubrunner.ca/nipissing or Rotaract (age 18-30) visit www.rotaractnbn.com