Mississippians came together to raise $289,315 for Children’s of Mississippi during the 25th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon, which concluded Friday evening.
The two-day fundraiser was held Thursday and Friday, Aug. 13-14, with participating radio stations broadcasting from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The annual event raises money to support pediatric care provided through Children’s of Mississippi, the pediatric health system at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Throughout Radiothon, Miracle Kids and their families shared their stories with listeners, highlighting the care children from across Mississippi receive through the health system.
Digio Strategies Meridian radio stations 97OKK, Q101, 95.1 The Beat and KISS 104.1 participated in this year’s Radiothon, encouraging listeners throughout East Mississippi to donate.
The 2026 event marked the 25th anniversary of the Mississippi Miracles Radiothon.
Organizers announced at the conclusion of Friday’s broadcast that a total of $289,315 had been raised.
The Meridian-area Radiothon effort was also supported by numerous local businesses and organizations.
Richard Schwartz & Associates Injury Lawyers, P.A. served as the exclusive phone bank sponsor.
Other sponsors included Piggly Wiggly of Collinsville & Choctaw, The Citizens Bank, Philadelphia Auto Sales, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Philadelphia Gun & Pawn, The Back Porch of Meridian, Rock House Gun & Pawn, East Mississippi Oral & Facial Surgery, Insurance Advisory Group, All-Star Team Sports, Scrubs Station, Will Sweatt Alfa Agency, Meridian Mutual Federal Credit Union, Windham Tractor, Vanzyverden, WBR Investments, United Truck & Trailer Repair, Community Bank, Lucky Day Pawn, Deals – Philadelphia, Weyerhaeuser, East Gate Tire and Massey Supermart.
Money raised through the Mississippi Miracles Radiothon benefits Children’s of Mississippi and helps support medical treatment, specialized pediatric care and other services for children and families throughout the state.
The annual fundraiser has brought together patients, families, health care providers, businesses and radio listeners for more than two decades in support of Mississippi children.
