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Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 11:44am on Friday, January 15th, 2010

WCCO Radio's "Let's Kick Hunger Day" Radiothon Raises in Excess of $190,000

"MINNEAPOLIS, January 14, 2010 -- The first-ever WCCO Radio Let's Kick Hunger Day Radiothon to benefit Taste of the NFL and Second Harvest Heartland raised in excess of $190,000, including pledges from 1,111 Hunger Heroes. Taste of the NFL is a local organization that raises awareness and funds for hunger relief organizations nationally, and Second Harvest Heartland, is the upper Midwest's largest hunger relief organization.

"Prior to the event, the goal was 830 donors to commit to becoming a Hunger Hero and make a contribution of $120 or more," said Wayne Kostroski, founder and executive director of Taste of the NFL. "Because of the tremendous support for Let's Kick Hunger Day from the community, local companies, the Governor's office and WCCO Radio, we surpassed our goal. We were able to secure a significant donation and 100 percent of net proceeds from the radiothon will go directly to food banks."

Second Harvest Heartland will receive 50 percent of the net proceeds. The remaining 50 percent will be donated to Taste of the NFL-associated food banks in the 31 NFL markets."