Julie B., Gerry Richardson and Buzz (left to right) at the start of the 2015 Healthcare Heroes Radiothon. (Photo by Stephanie Brighton)

2015 Health Care Heroes Radiothon

By Steve Sabourin

October 17, 2015 - 8:05pm

$383,101 is the total of today's CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon.

The 14th edition of the Radiothon supports 11 hospital foundations in the region.

For more pictures and video of today's contributors and entertainment, click here.

You can donate on line by clicking here.

From 2:20pm

From Germania Mutual Insurance is among many donors for this years Healthcare Heroes Radiothon.

Dan Hill was the company's representative, presenting the Radiothon with a cheque for $10,000.

That helped pushed the 2pm total to $253,109.

The CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon ends at 4pm today.

To donate call 1-877-CARE-4-U-6 or 357-1310.

For more pictures and video of today's contributors and entertainment, click here.

Left to right: Sue Paterson, Mary MacDonald, Dan Hill, Donna Mast, Darren Stevenson, Mark Tarbush. (Photo by Stephanie Brighton)

From 1:20pm

Wightman Telecom's "Heels for Hospitals" has raised more money for the annual CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon.

The cheque for $13,040 was presented by Wesley and Hope Reidt today.

As of 1pm $190,580 has been raised during the 14th annual event.

Hope explains how important involvement from the community is for raising money for local hospitals.

"The funds used to buy equipment, we don't receive any of that money from the government. It's by people giving," she says.

The CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon runs until 4pm today.

To donate call 1-877-CARE-4-U-6 or 357-1310.

Left to right: Wesley Reidt, Hope Reidt (Wightman Telecom), Phil Main (Classic Rock), Darren Stevenson (Radiothon Chair). (Photo by Stephanie Brighton)

From 12:20pm

Two more cheques have been donated to todays Radiothon.

Charlie Bodle and Jake DeRuyter from the Clinton Lions Club presented cheques of $300 and $3,900.

DeRuyter expressed why donating to these hospitals is beneficial.

"It's health care and it's something everybody needs for all ages," says DeRuyter.

The Clinton Lions Club has been donating to the Radiothon for several years now.

The CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon runs until 4pm today.

To donate call 1-877-CARE-4-U-6 or 357-1310.

Left to right: Darren Stevenson (Radiothon chair), Charlie Bodle (Clinton Lions), Jake DeRuyter (Clinton Lions), Nancy Burton (CKNX). (Photo by Stephanie Brighton)

From 11:20 a.m.

The total continues to climb at the 14th Healthcare Heroes Radiothon on CKNX.

In two hours $68, 935 has bee raised.

One of many cheques being presented today came from West Wawanosh Insurance. Brian Mckay is the representative from West Wawanosh and presented a cheque worth 10, 000 to the Radiothon.

"We feel it's a way to give back to the community. Our policy holders are fairly wide spread so this way we can give something that touches everybody."

To donate call 519-357-1310 or toll free at 1-877-CARE 4 U 6 (1-877-227-3486) or you can donate on line by clicking here.

Left to right: Dan Stevenson, Brian McKay, Donna Culliton, Sydney Gillespie, Lori culliton. (Photo by Stephanie Brighton)

From 10:20am.

The 14th Annual Healthcare Heroes Radiothon continues until 4 o'clock today.

And for the first hour, $21,750 has been raised.

Darren Stevenson is the chair of the radiothon committee and says the success of the event is because of the great community support.

"It's been a lot of work from a lot of people and a lot of support from a lot of people," he says. "A lot of that $9-million was $10, $20, $50 at a time."

This year's CKNX Healthcare Heroes Radiothon is supporting 11 hospital foundations.

To donate call 519-357-1310 or toll free at 1-877-CARE 4 U 6 (1-877-227-3486) or you can donate on line by clicking here.

From 9:15am.

The 14th Annual Healthcare Heroes Radiothon is underway on CKNX.

11 hospital foundations are looking to raise money for vital equipment for different projects.

The Radiothon runs 9am to 4pm today

You can call 519-357-1310 or toll free at 1-877-CARE 4 U 6 (1-877-227-3486) to donate through the day.

Below is a list of goals for each of the 11 hospital foundations.

Chesley & District Health Services Foundation

$50,000

IV Pumps

Clinton Hospital Foundation