Radiothon

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Hamilton, ON - April 30, 2009, McMaster Children's 6^th annual Hospital Radiothon was a great success, raising over $225,000 in support of our world-class children's hospital. Over the last 6 years, $1.3 million has been raised due to Radiothon.

Children and families from all over our region participated in this day-long event by sharing their courageous and life-altering stories with listeners from near and far. Every year these stories amaze us with the strength of the human spirit and the capacity for caring at McMaster Children's Hospital.

"We want to extend a very special thank you to all of our supporters from across the region," said Dr. Peter Fitzgerald, President, McMaster Children's Hospital. "Your donations make an incredible difference to these children and their families at some of the most difficult times in their lives. All those that share their stories at Radiothon are an inspiration to us all and we thank them for having the courage to tell their stories."

A special thank you to Foresters, the title sponsor of the Radiothon, for their support. Foresters is a financial services organization inspired by helping children. Foresters' support means that every dollar raised during Radiothon stays in our community to support the work of our hospital.

Astral Media Radio - Hamilton stations: 102.9 K-Litefm, CKOC Oldies 1150 and Talk 820 joined forces once again with ForestersTM and Children's Miracle Network and the amazing patients, families and staff at McMaster Children's Hospital.

About McMaster Children's Hospital

McMaster Children's Hospital (MCH) is one of the top pediatric academic health science centres in Canada. Each year MCH serves the needs of more than 140,000 children and their families throughout south central Ontario and beyond.  MCH is home to 124 acute care beds, 22 mental health unit beds, over 40 pediatric specialty clinics, a Children's Treatment Centre and one of the largest and most impressive Neonatal Intensive care Units in Canada.  Founded in 1988, MCH has rapidly become a leader in pediatric evidence-based care, collaborative research and innovative leading-edge education.

About Foresters
Founded in 1874 as a fraternal benefit society, Foresters^TM helps individuals and families with their needs for financial security with its innovative portfolio of life insurance products and annuities. Foresters shares its financial strength with its members, who are customers, through complimentary life, health and education benefits that help its more than 735,000 eligible members and their families in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Foresters provides opportunities that inspire its members to make a difference in their communities. Foresters is celebrating its 135^th anniversary in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.foresters.com/.