IHEARTMEDIA ASHLAND/MANSFIELD Partners with Buckeye Thrift and Mechanics Bank for the Annual Sami’s Toys for Kids Drive Benefiting Children Across Richland County
Mansfield, OH – October 29, 2024– iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield radio stations (WNCO-FM, WXXF-FM, WMAN-AM, WYHT-FM, WFXN-FM, WNCO-AM and WSWR-FM) in partnership with Mechanics Bank, are once again proud to sponsor a campaign that was created by the late Sam Ramirez, beloved local business owner, to help provide the children of the community with toys for Christmas. From November 1st through the 30th listeners will be asked to donate new or gently used toys and monetary donations at all Richland County Mechanics Bank locations.
“The generosity and support of this community runs strong,” said Chris Kelly, Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield. “We ask, and our community answers the call, because no one wants to see a child go without a Christmas present. As a strong and reliable voice for our community, iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield will once again lean on our community partners at Buckeye Thrift and Mechanics Bank, to make this Christmas magical for hundreds of children throughout Mid-Ohio.
“Last year’s Sami’s Toys for Kids Drive, brought smiles and warmed hearts to over 600 children throughout Mid-Ohio,” Doug Ferrel, owner of Buckeye Thrift, organizer of Sami’s Toys for Kids and Sam’s former business partner. “It was Sam Ramirez’ mission to keep the kindness going every year and to help as many kids as possible have a great Christmas,” added Dee Campbell, organizer of Sami’s Toys for Kids and Sam’s former business partner.
“Our generous community continues to show up and help provide gifts for children during the holidays and we’re incredibly thankful for their giving hearts. New and gently used toys can be conveniently dropped off at all Mechanics Bank locations,” commented Kristi Lord, Chief Marketing Officer at Mechanics Bank.
Donations will be distributed to children, through outreach of the following:
Wayfinders of Ohio (formerly Harmony House)
Domestic Violence Shelter Richland County
Mansfield City Schools S.A.F.E. program
Richland County 211
Richland County Children’s Services
Donation drop-off sites throughout Richland County:
All Richland County Mechanics Bank Locations
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About iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield
iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield owns and operates WNCO-FM, WXXF-FM, WMAN-AM, WYHT-FM, WFXN-FM, WNCO-AM and WSWR-FM and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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Contact:
Chris Kelly
iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield
419-610-3223