EZ Spanish Media, parent company of KOLL - La Zeta 106.3 FM radio station in Little Rock and KSEC - La Zeta 95.7 in Springdale, recently raised $176,402 for Arkansas Children's.
KSEC - La Zeta 95.7 hosted the 11th annual Creadores de Milagros (Miracle Makers) Radiothon April 30–May 2 in Springdale. KOLL - La Zeta 106.3, their sister station in Little Rock, hosted the eighth annual radiothon the same weekend. Both radiothons are designed for bilingual Hispanic listeners.
Throughout the last 11 years, EZ Spanish Media radiothons in Northwest Arkansas and Central Arkansas have raised more than $2.7 million.
While the event looked different this year because of COVID-19, EZ Spanish Media believed it was important to host the two radiothons and continue advancing Arkansas Children’s mission in the community—especially during these uncertain times.
“EZ Spanish Media is proud to have such supportive listeners whose strong commitment to Arkansas Children’s is shown every year through our radiothons,” said Eddie Vega, owner of EZ Spanish Media. “For the last 11 years, we have committed to making a positive impact on child health in our state. Thanks to the support of the community, we are honored and proud to have made such a meaningful contribution to kids throughout the state who receive care at Arkansas Children’s."
During the annual radiothon, patients and caregivers are interviewed throughout each day, putting into words the stories of children and families whose lives have been changed by Arkansas Children’s. Listeners are encouraged to call and make a donation to the hospital or become a “Miracle Maker” through ongoing monthly contributions.
“Every year, we are so thankful for the EZ Spanish Media leadership, their team and their listeners who have championed the mission of Arkansas Children’s by helping provide a better today and a healthier tomorrow to children in our state,” said Vanessa Delgadillo, executive director of philanthropy for Arkansas Children’s Foundation. “EZ Spanish Media has been a long-time Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner. Their gift helps us reach all corners of the state. Thank you, Eddie and Leticia Vega, for your continued dedication to Arkansas Children’s and the more than 703,000 children all across Arkansas.”
This gift from EZ Spanish Media and the Hispanic community is being designated to support Arkansas Children’s Northwest and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.