Over $18K raised for Morgantown Mission holiday meals

Mon, 11/09/2020 - 9:09am — John Embry

The annual Radiothon for the Morgantown Mission, held Thursday, November 5, was a huge success. Over $18,000 was raised for holiday meal baskets at Morgantown Mission, which partners with WLBQ to host the annual event. The amount of money donated by the community will translate to over 600 meals being provided to Butler County families over the holiday season. Individuals and groups across the community and beyond stepped up to sponsor multiple $30 holiday meal baskets.

Mission Director Garry McKinney stated,"We are so blessed by this community, thank you for your generosity."

Beginning in 2011, the annual fundraising event for the Morgantown Mission has steadily increased and has exceeded its goal each time. Below is a snapshot of previous years:

2011 - Goal 75 - Donated 82

2012 - Goal 100 - Donated 120

2013 - Goal 150 - Donated 200

2014 - Goal 200 - Donated 210

2015 - Goal 250 - Donated 342

2016 - Goal 300 - Donated 330

2017 - Goal 300 - Donated 342

2018 - Goal300 - Donated 386

2019 - Goal 350 - Donated 375

2020 - Goal 400 - Donated 600

"We want to say thank you to everyone that made the radiothon a success, we are blessed and humbled to be able to help," said Diane Dyer, of WLBQ.