Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (Winnipeg, MB) – To raise awareness of National Child and Youth Mental Health Day
this past Sunday, May 7, 2022, local radio stations ENERGY 106, HOT 100.5, and 92.7 FM CKJS teamed up with
KIDTHINK Children’s Mental Health Centre Inc. for the third annual KIDTHINK Radiothon for Kids Mental Health.
The Radiothon was broadcast live on Friday, May 5, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ENERGY 106’s Wheeler in the Morning
(Dave Wheeler, Jasmin Laine, Tyler Carr) along with HOT 100.5’s Mark & Dilly in the Morning (Mark Morris, Sean
Dilworth) were on the air for twelve hours of music, prizes, auctions, and valuable information on how to improve
mental health for all children in Manitoba. 92.7-FM CKJS Good Morning Philippines (Chester Pangan, Donna
Natividad-Arenas) and Afternoon Pasada (Lucille Nolasco-Garrido) also supported the Radiothon throughout the
day.
“A HUGE thank you to everyone who made our 3rd Annual KIDTHINK fundraiser a resounding success,” says Carmyn
Aleshka, KIDTHINK Founder. “We’re grateful for the incredible community that came together to support KIDTHINK
and the vital services we provide. As a result of your generosity, we have raised $145,000 for our funded care
programs and free ConnectCare psychoeducational content. We couldn’t have done it without our dedicated
volunteers, staff, and the tireless radio-station team from 92.7 CKJS, ENERGY 106, and HOT 100.5 who broadcasted
for 12 hours straight! Your contributions, time, and effort have made a lasting impact on countless lives. Thank you
for being a part of our KIDTHINK family!”
Adam West, Program Director at Evanov Communications Inc. Winnipeg stations cluster added: “As we recover
from the pandemic, we are still seeing increasing anxiety and depression with our children. We are most fortunate
to have the services made possible by KIDTHINK for Manitoban families.”
ABOUT KIDTHINK
KIDTHINK Children’s Mental Health Centre Inc. (KIDTHINK) is a mental health treatment centre and outreach program that focuses on child
therapy and well-being for kids aged 12 and under in Manitoba. KIDTHINK provides child therapists, parenting and family support, child
psychologists, and treatment from a multidisciplinary team that includes psychology, psychiatry, social work, and occupational therapy, and
play therapy, who all work together to give the children and their families the highest standard of care.
ABOUT EVANOV COMMUNICATIONS’ Winnipeg ENERGY 106, HOT 100.5, and 92.7 FM CKJS
ENERGY 106 plays the hottest new music. Launched in 2011, ENERGY 106’s programming consists of pop culture, entertainment, celebrity
gossip, music, art, fashion, dance, movies – and most importantly, our local community.
Launched in 2017, HOT 100.5 plays all your favourite Hits of the ‘80s · ‘90s · 2000s. HOT 100.5 is a family-friendly radio station that focuses
on the fun aspects of life, while being positive and bringing upbeat energy. Launched in 1974, 92.7 FM CKJS is Winnipeg’s heritage multilingual
station, broadcasting in over 15 different languages representing and reflecting Winnipeg’s many diverse communities. www.evanov.ca
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Adam West, Program Director – ENERGY 106, HOT 100.5
204-477-1221 ext. 224 awest@evanovwpg.com
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