Children in schools across the province will have an opportunity to enjoy a nutritious breakfast thanks to the Kids Eat Smart Foundation who raised more than $379,500 dollars as the result of a radiothon on the VOCM radio network this afternoon.
Thank you @VOCMCares for your continued support of Kids Eat Smart Foundation. #EveryBreakfastCounts #EveryChildCounts #EveryDollarCounts #BeAReason pic.twitter.com/FbI4QXzR8E
— Kids Eat Smart (@KidsEatSmartNL) November 8, 2023
VOCM hosts took to the airwaves Wednesday afternoon from the Avalon Mall, helping to raise awareness and funds for the worthy cause.
Hour 2 of the @KidsEatSmartNL Radiothon in good hands with hosts @GerriLynnMackey & @VOCMBen pic.twitter.com/IC1ymrurF4
— YOUR VOCM (@590VOCM) November 8, 2023
Executive Director of Kids Eat Smart. Selina Stoyles, her voice breaking with emotion, expressed her thanks for all the support received.
“We’re truly humbled” she said as her voice caught. “We could not do this without our donors.” She offered her thanks to all those who supported the program on behalf the children of Newfoundland and Labrador who are going to enjoy breakfast at school.
Huge support from NAPE during today’s Kids Eat Smart Radiothon on #YourVOCM pic.twitter.com/a4ur6vgKGw
— YOUR VOCM (@590VOCM) November 8, 2023