SAY Detroit and founder Mitch Albom are hosting their annual radiothon this week. It's happening Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on AM760 WJR and live-streaming on the website.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no live audience in attendance at the radiothon at the Somerset Collection, but there will be celebrities, giveaways and more.
“Due to Covid-19 and the recession, non-profits in Metro Detroit are really struggling” Albom said in a release. “The need is also as big as ever and I know we live in one of the most generous communities in the country and there are a lot of big-hearted folks out there who will do their part whether it’s $5 or $500. It’s all appreciated.”
Those celebrities zooming in include actors Kate Hudson, Tim Allen, Hugh Jackman and J.K. Simmons, as well as TV personalities Jane Pauley, Anderson Cooper and Hoda Kotb.
Auction items include autographed Detroit Lions jerseys, A Lily Tomlin autographed script from "Grace and Frankie," a signed Tim Allen "Toy Story" toy and more.
You can donate by calling 855-955-4483 (GIVE,) text MITCH9 to 55678, or by visiting www.mitchalbomradiothon.com.
The annual radiothon has raised more than $5.7 million since 2012, and 100% of the money goes to SAY Detroit's nine programs or affiliated charities.
