MANSFIELD — iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield radio stations, including 101.3WNCO, Y-105, my100.1, 107.7 The Breeze, 102.3 The Fox, NewsRadio 98.3 WMAN and Fox Sports 1340AM in partnership with Mechanics Bank, are once again proud to sponsor a campaign that was created by the late Sam Ramirez, to help provide the children of our community with toys for Christmas. From Saturday, November 1 through the end of the month listeners will be asked to donate new toys and monetary donations at all Richland County Mechanics Bank locations.
“The generosity and support of this community is also its greatest strength! We ask and our community answers the call, because no one wants to see a child go without. As a strong and reliable voice for our community, iHeartRadio will once again lean on our community partners at Buckeye Thrift and Mechanics Bank, to make this Christmas magical for hundreds of children throughout Mid-Ohio,” said Chris Kelly, Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield.
Dee Campbell, organizer of Sami’s Toys for Kids and sister of Sam Ramirez, said “We are so grateful to the community and the volunteers, family and friends of Buckeye Thrift Store. Their time and efforts make this possible. It is humbling to be able to help local families make Christmas brighter for their children. This is Sami’s legacy, and we are honored to keep his giving spirit alive.
“Each year, our community shows up in the most generous of ways to brighten the holiday for children and families in our local area. Together, we can keep the spirit of giving alive and make this season special for children and families in need. New and gently used toys can be conveniently dropped off at any Mechanics Bank location,” commented Kristi Lord, Chief Marketing Officer at Mechanics Bank.
Donations will be distributed to children through outreach of the following:
Wayfinders of Ohio (formerly Harmony House)
Domestic Violence Shelter Richland County
Mansfield City Schools S.A.F.E. program
Richland County 211
Richland County Children’s Services
L.O.A.M. (Love on a mission)
Donation drop-off sites throughout Richland County:
All Richland County Mechanics Bank Locations
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Ashland and Mansfield markets with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – available across more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.