B101.5 Care-A-Thon Sept 21 and 22, 2023!
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B101.5’s Care-A-Thon: Your Support Helps Children Grow Up Stronger
Helping Mariana to Live Life to the Fullest
Mariana began to have trouble breathing four hours after she was born. She was airlifted
to Children’s National Hospital via its rapid helicopter transport service known as
SkyBear. Doctors in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) diagnosed her with persistent
pulmonary hypertension, a dangerous condition that prevented her lungs from getting enough oxygen after birth. They put Mariana on oxygen support and she received specialized care during her month-long hospital stay.
Today, she is a bubbly elementary schooler who loves to paint, play outside and sing with her sister, Gabriela. Mariana says, “I want to be an orthopedic surgeon when I grow up, and I want to go to Georgetown University.”
Children’s National neonatology program has been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for six years in a row. Mariana’s family says they always will be thankful for the expertise and compassion of the NICU care team that saved her life.
Improving Care for Families in Our Community
The B101.5 Care-A-Thon supports care for children and families in the community every year. In 2020, generous radio listeners helped launch the Children’s National Fredericksburg location, conveniently located on the campus of Mary Washington Healthcare. It includes pediatric specialty care in:
- Cardiology
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Physical Therapy
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology/Infusion
“If you have kids, at some point during their childhood you will probably use a medical service from Children’s National,” says Chuck Archer, Operations Manager at B101.5 and a father of three. The nephrology team treated out son and our youngest daughter receives care from the electrophysiology team in pediatric cardiology. It’s so amazing to have this incredible level of care close to home.”
B101.5’s 10th annual Care-A-Thon will take place Thursday, Sept. 21 and Friday, Sept. 22. Donate at B1015.com using the keyword “donate” or text “Buzzy” to 51555.
“This can’t happen without the support of generous donors like those who give during the B101.5 Care-A-Thon,” Chuck says. “My wife and I have contributed for years because we know firsthand that Children’s National makes miracles happen every day.”
For more information, email Mandy@wbqb.com.
