WPLJ to Host 18th Annual Holiday Spectacular at Blythedale Children's Hospital on December 21

Dec. 9, 2009 - PRLog -- VALHALLA, NY – Blythedale Children’s Hospital will be rocking and rolling once again when 95.5 WPLJ FM holds its 18th Annual Holiday Broadcast Concert and Fundraiser at the Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2009 from 6:00 to 10:00 am.

Among the stars scheduled to perform at this year’s concert are Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz, as well as Holiday Express and WPLJ’s own Snowballs.

The concert, which is Blythedale’s largest fundraiser of the year, is broadcast on 95.5 WPLJ FM and hosted by WPLJ’s Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill. The concert is the final show of the year for the “Scott & Todd in the Morning Show”.

While the concert is an invitation-only event, the public can participate by supporting the Hospital in advance of the broadcast or during the Radiothon by any one of the following ways:

[] Donate to Blythedale Children’s Hospital by calling 914-592-7138 ext. 304

[] Listen to the WPLJ broadcast on December 21 from 6 -10 am, and call 914-592-1643 to bid on the auction items or to make a gift

[] Bid online at www.wplj.com for auction items that include rock-and-roll and sports memorabilia

[] Donations can also be made online by visiting www.blythedale.org

[] Follow Blythedale on Twitter, for up-to-the-minute updates on the live auction on the morning of the 21st.

“The Annual Holiday Concert has become a wonderful tradition here at Blythedale and is always a memorable event for the children as well as our staff,” said Larry Levine, President of Blythedale Children’s Hospital. “Over the years, the concert has featured some of the country’s best-known recording artists and we are so grateful to them for donating their time and talents for this very special occasion.”

In years’ past, the popular fundraiser has drawn such star power as Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews, Rob Thomas, John Mayer, Vanessa Williams, Cyndi Lauper, Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates, Tony Bennett, Barenaked Ladies, Jewel, Meatloaf, Pat Monahan & Band, Jason Mraz, Natalie Merchant, Meat Loaf, Elliot Yamin, Jose Feliciano, Darlene Love, Debbie Gibson, Bobby Helms and many more.

“We also want to thank the many people and organizations whose generous donations support the vital programs and services we offer at Blythedale,” said Betsy Bowman, Chief Development Officer of Blythedale Children’s Hospital. Over the past 18 years, the annual radiothon has raised more than $3 million for Blythedale.

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About Blythedale: Founded more than 100 years ago, Blythedale Children's Hospital has been a leader in developing innovative, multi-disciplinary inpatient and ambulatory programs, as well as a community resource for children with a variety of medical concerns and their families. Through its inpatient and day hospital programs, Blythedale Children's Hospital treats more than 300 children daily, making it one of the largest children's services in New York State. In addition, the Hospital provides diagnosis and treatment for hundreds of outpatients with a wide range of medical difficulties. For more information about Blythedale Children's Hospital, visit www.blythedale.org