Madison families and listeners gathered around their radios on Thursday as 105.5 Triple M launched its annual Share Your Holidays fundraiser. Morning host Jonathan Suttin hosted a 12‑hour Request‑A‑Thon, inviting callers to donate $40 and name any song they wanted to hear on the airwaves.
How the event works
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., callers dialed 608‑204‑8000, contributed $40, and submitted a song request. Suttin then played each selection live, turning the studio into a community‑wide jukebox while raising money for Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. The campaign’s goal this year is $1.5 million, a target that reflects the ongoing need to feed families across the region.
Community response
“I think every year it gets bigger and bigger and people are excited,” Suttin said during the broadcast. “A lot of people say they just love listening all day long to the radio. We do it from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., so people are getting creative and it’s just a fun event every year to see what kind of weirdness people can put out on the airwaves.”
Listeners responded with a mix of classic hits, contemporary pop, and nostalgic tunes, illustrating the diverse musical tastes of Madison’s residents. The upbeat atmosphere underscored a shared commitment to helping neighbors in need, especially as the holiday season approaches.
Impact on hunger relief
Second Harvest Foodbank distributes millions of pounds of food each year to partner agencies, schools, and churches throughout southern Wisconsin. Contributions from the Request‑A‑Thon directly augment those efforts, ensuring that more families have access to nutritious meals during a time when food insecurity often spikes.
Local businesses have also shown support, promoting the fundraiser on their social media channels and encouraging employees to participate. The collaborative spirit highlights how faith‑based values, family responsibility, and individual liberty converge when community members choose to give.
How to donate
Donations can still be made by calling the station during the open lines or by visiting the WMTV Share Your Holidays webpage. Online contributors receive a confirmation email and a thank‑you note from the station, reinforcing the personal connection between donors and the cause.
With the holiday season fast approaching, the fundraiser serves as a reminder that simple acts—like paying $40 for a favorite song—can make a tangible difference in the fight against hunger. As the community tunes in, Madison demonstrates once again that caring for one another is a cornerstone of a strong, faith‑grounded society.
Original reporting: NBC15 WMTV (Gray) – local — read the source article.
