The Catskill Chronicle

HARRIS, NY (February 9, 2012) – The 34th Annual WSUL/WVOS Heart-a-thon happens on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Both WSUL 98.3/95.7 and WVOS 95.9/  105.7 will broadcast live from the hospital for the entire event.

This year’s WSUL/WVOS Heart-a-thon co-chairs are Alan Kesten of Yellow Cab, Roberta Byron Lockwood of the Sullivan County Visitors Association and Paul Carlucci of the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center.

Over the last 33 years, the WSUL/WVOS Heart-a-thon has raised over $1.6 million dollars in the  name of “Heart Health” making it the largest local fundraiser in Sullivan County’s history. To benefit the local hospital WSUL/WVOS has presented 100% of the proceeds to the Cardio Pulmonary Department at CRMC.

Each year funds are earmarked for a particular piece of support equipment. This year the focus is on wireless bedside heart monitoring systems.

Listeners can participate on the day of the Heart-a-thon and make a pledge by calling 845–794-9898 or in person by visiting the Catskill Regional Medical Center during the live broadcast at the Garden Level Food Court.

During the weeks leading up to the event donations are made by buying a heart at any one of the many participating locations around the county.

And, for the first time this year, pledges can be made online on the Sullivan County Visitors Association’s website SCVA.net.

(Photos by Carol Montana)