Renda Broadcasting of Indiana and its affiliated stations including 1450 WDAD-AM, News-Talk 1160 WCCS, Cat Country 106.3, and U-92.5 FM proudly sponsor the Teddy Bear Fund Drive. For the past 30 years, the Teddy Bear Fund Drive has benefitted the Pediatrics Unit at Indiana Regional Medical Center and the Free Care Fund at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and has raised in excess of $1,800,000 dollars including over $70,000 last year.
“To me, there are very few things more important than helping others, especially children,” said Bill Otto, one of Renda Broadcasting’s personalities. “Everyday costs are constantly rising and many families simply cannot afford health care.”
Renda Broadcasting of Indiana, as part of our “Community Teammates” initiative, developed four teams of employees and organized numerous fundraisers during last year’s campaign. “Our employees played a bigger role than ever before,” stated Mark Bertig, Vice President and Regional Manager for the company. “I would like to thank our employees for recognizing the importance of the Teddy Bear Fund Drive and volunteering their time outside of the workplace and normal working hours,” said Mark. “It is important to give back and I’m extremely proud of our entire staff.”
In addition to many fundraisers from station personnel, traditionally Indiana County schools play the largest role in making the fund drive a success.
“It is inspiring to watch children helping children,” said Bill Otto.
“The involvement of our local schools is vitally important,” added Bertig. “You can see the pride when the children bring in their donations.”
“Children need quality healthcare all year long,” says Otto. “I encourage families, businesses, social organizations and individuals to aid in this effort whenever possible.”