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WMAL Raises $490,000 for Fisher House


Topic: Military-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 12/3/2016

Cumulus� WMAL-AM Washington, D.C. raised a record $491,000 in its 13th annual radiothon, held December 2 � 3 to benefit the Fisher House Foundation. The Fisher House Foundation provides homes away from home for the families of injured servicemen and women while their partners are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation. �I remain in awe of WMAL listeners,� said WMAL Program Director and VP of News Talk for Cumulus. �They have generously donated some $5.4 million over the last 13 years in support of this wonderful organization and its mission.�



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