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Third Annual Evansville Give Hope Run Raises Over $108,000 For St. Jude [PHOTOS]

Eric Cornish — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:42:07 +0000

It was a soggy start to the morning, but as promised by his brother, Conner, Shon Whitsoe kept the rain from falling during the race. It was the 3rd annual Give Hope Run in Evansville to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and once again it was held in the memory of Shon Whitsoe and all the St. Jude patients who've lost their battle.

3rd Annual Give Hope Run For St. Jude Is April 27th, 2013

Eric Cornish — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:34:05 +0000

For the 3rd straight year, friends and family will gather at Burdette Park to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with the Give Hope Run. In its first two years in Evansville, it surpassed all other runs for St, Jude to be the biggest in the country. It’s raised over $175,000 and we’re ready for [...]

Thanks To The Tri-State For Raising Over $86,000 For St. Jude

Ryan O'Bryan — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:28 +0000

Thanks for being a part of the St. Jude Country Cares Radiothon, 2013. Together we raised over $86,000 for the kids of St. Jude. A big thanks to Kenny Kent Chevy for sponsoring the Radiothon once again and to all our sponsors for making this year a success!

Great Incentives Available To Become A St. Jude Partner In Hope

Eric Cornish — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:59:28 +0000

The WKDQ St. Jude Radiothon is this Thursday and Friday, February 21st and 22nd. While your donation goes to give hope and save children from all over over the world from cancer and other catastrophic diseases, you also have a chance to get some cool stuff when you make your donation. By becoming a Partner [...]

Buffalo Wild Wings Is Giving Back To St. Jude February 21st and 22nd

Eric Cornish — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:51:25 +0000

Our WKDQ St. Jude Radiothon is this Thursday and Friday, and we will be asking you to become a Partner in Hope for the kids, but there are other ways you can help. One way is by visiting one of the two Evansville locations of Buffalo Wild Wings this Friday and eating! Both the east [...]

The Dance Songwriter Tony Arata Plays His Hits At St. Jude Seminar [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:00:05 +0000

Every year, at the end of the St. Jude Country Cares Seminar, attendees are treated to the Songwriters' Dinner. It is a showcase of some of the best songwriting talent in Nashville and other genres, hosted by Alabama frontman and Country Cares founder, Randy Owen. This year was especially exciting for me, as the panel included the writer of my favorite song of all time.

What Is The St. Jude Country Cares Seminar?

Eric Cornish — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:30:59 +0000

Every year, the radio stations involved with doing the annual St. Jude Radiothons all over the country gather in Memphis for a weekend called the Country Cares Seminar. I have been six times, with three different radio stations, and I go any time I get the chance. I often have people ask me what happens there, so let me explain.

Artists, Celebrities, And Patients Sing 'Hey Jude' For St. Jude

Eric Cornish — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:00:44 +0000

St. Jude is always in the back of my mind, and any time I see something that supports or celebrates the Hospital, I will always jump on it. I saw this video for the first time yesterday, and I think the images in it show the hope that radiates out of that place. Many artists [...]

Auction For St. Jude – Cake Boss VIP Tickets And Meet And Greets

Eric Cornish — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:02:51 +0000

99.5 WKDQ is giving you a chance to have a one-of-a-kind experience when The Cake Boss comes to The Centre on August 5th. VIP tickets that include Meet and Greet passes are sold out, but you can bid to take home a final pair and support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Auction For St. Jude – Bid On WWE Tickets And Meet And Greet

Eric Cornish — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:29:07 +0000

99.5 WKDQ and the WWE are giving you a chance to have a one-of-a-kind experience when WWE Smackdown comes to the Ford Center on June 26th for a live TV taping. You could sit ringside and meet some WWE Superstars before the show. We’re taking bids now for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In this [...]

Putt For Life Returns June 29th At Midget Links In Evansville

Eric Cornish — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:50:53 +0000

Last year, a Saturday afternoon crowd brought in over $400 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with Putt Fore Life. It’s now back for the second year at Midget Links Miniature Golf on West Morgan Avenue in Evansville. This year we take Putt Fore Life to Friday night, June 29th, and when you come to [...]

LoCash Cowboys Help Us Raise Over $1,200 For St. Jude

Eric Cornish — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:31:39 +0000

Friday, the LoCash Cowboys were in town for their show at Stoney’s Evansville. They were nice enough to give of their time to come by the studio and co-host part of my show, not just for fun, but to help a great cause in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We auctioned off the chance [...]

LoCash Cowboys Experience Auction For St. Jude

Eric Cornish — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:52:55 +0000

The LoCash Cowboys will be headed to Stoney's Evansville on Friday, May 25th. This will be an 18 and over show with tickets available now at StoneysEvansville.com. You have a once in a lifetime chance to hang with Chris and Preston along with me in the WKDQ studio and backstage at the show with this special blind auction for St. Jude.

Cinco De Mustache Takes Over Townsquare Media

Eric Cornish — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:26:32 +0000

Even though it was only the 4th of May (May the 4th be with you), some of the crazy guys here at our radio station, me included, constructed some fabulous facial landscaping in honor of 'Cinco De Mustache.' It's basically a made up event, where we don a 'stache, go to Hacienda to celebrate, and take donations from our co-workers for St. Jude as they vote for the best lip-warmer.

Evansville Give Hope Run Raises Over $110,000 For St. Jude [PHOTOS]

Eric Cornish — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:34:37 +0000

In only its second year, the Evansville edition of the Give Hope Run for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has garnered attention from all over the country, especially from Memphis and the hospital itself. After breaking records from all over the US last year with $65,000 plus raised, this year's walk, Saturday at Burdette Park raised $110,595!

Give Hope Run For St. Jude Is Saturday

Eric Cornish — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:10:02 +0000

As the walk and run season gets into full effect, I strongly recommend one you should not miss. It’s the second year for the Give Hope Run here in Evansville, tomorrow at Burdette Park. Events will get going around 8am. For the 5K you can walk or run, and there will also be a special [...]

St. Jude Patient, Darren Warren On His Way To Country Stardom

Eric Cornish — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:56:55 +0000

Darren Warren has been one of those kids at St. Jude...and he MADE IT! Hear his amazing story now.

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Eric Steps In Kenny Kent Chevy Cash Machine For St. Jude

Eric Cornish — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:02:59 +0000

The St. Jude Country Cares Radiothon is this Thursday and Friday, and we’d like to thank Kenny Kent Chevy for partnering once again to sponsor this great event. On Saturday, the stations of Townsquare Media were at Kenny Kent Chevy to kickoff the radiothoin week. Each DJ got a chance to get in the Cash [...]

St. Jude Radiothon Is Next Week

Eric Cornish — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:58:27 +0000

WKDQ is happy to be a part of the St. Jude Country Cares Radiothon for the second year. Join us on February 23rd and 24th as we tell you about the great work St. Jude is doing and has been for the last 50 years. Not only is this the 50th anniversary of St. Jude [...]

Eric And Baby Boy Tour St. Jude [PHOTOS]

Eric Cornish — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:48:28 +0000

This past weekend, myself and Baby Boy Brian visited Memphis for the annual St. Jude Country Cares Seminar. Take a look at some of the pictures from our tours.