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Eating at Applebee's in Glenmont on May 6th Supports The Bethlehem Children's School

Levack — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:49:14 +0000

It’s no secret that many organizations are finding it harder to raise money during this struggling economy, but there is an easy way to help a small independent school in Slingerlands raise some much needed cash. Dining at Applebee’s in Glenmont will help a ton! Independent schools don’t receive money from the government like public [...]

Wishes In Flight – Make A Wish Foundation Needs Your Help [AUDIO]

Jake Thomas — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:08:34 +0000

Every year the Make-A-Wish Foundation needs airline miles to help cover the expense of 50,000 round trips they use to make wishes come to life for children with life threatening illnesses. Our local Northeastern New York Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation needs your help and are asking you to donate you unused frequent flier miles [...]

Make-A-Wish 'Wishes In Flight Campaign'

Bryen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:40:09 +0000

You can help grant a wish for a local child with a life-threatening medical condition, simply by donating airline miles. Make-A-Wish Northeast New York grants around 100 wishes each year, and most involve air travel. Your donation of airline miles through Wishes in FlightSMcan help make those wishes come true. See details at http://www.neny.wish.org or [...]

A WGNA Listener Steps Up To Help A Single Dad With His 5 Year Old Twin Daughters! [AUDIO]

Sean McMaster — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:17:16 +0000

Sometimes I have to be honest, I think what in the world has happened to society. The news is full of horrible stories about horrible people doing horrible things. That's why I just love a story about someone who cares about others and goes out of their way to help another person out. We had an amazing example of that today on the Sean and Richie Show.

Little Sisters Of The Poor Need Your Help To Make Sure Residents Have A Nice Easter Dinner

Jake Thomas — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:19:46 +0000

Easter is the holiest of holidays to many, and regardless of that we need to respect our elders. I received an email earlier today from the local Little Sisters Of The Poor and I knew if I shared the info with you, the best listeners in the world that you would help them out.The senior [...]

5 College Girlfriends Start A Random Acts Of Kindness Campaign On Facebook [AUDIO]

Sean McMaster — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:48:02 +0000

So last week, I was reading my e mail and I came across a letter from a girl who is a Cazenovia College Alum. She told me about a Facebook campaign she and her friends from college had started to promote 365 days of kindness and was hoping I could help her get the word out because it seemed to be spreading faster and further than they had ever really anticipated

Four Wheeling For Healing – Charity Event For Kids With Chronic Illnesses

Richie Phillips — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:01:02 +0000

Hopefully you know that we here at the Sean and Richie Show are all about the kids (lord knows we act like them sometimes). But seriously, this comedy nite is a great way for you to help kids with chronic illnesses, and hopefully will help them forget about their sicknesses for just a bit

Wine Tasting and Cocktail Party To Support Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 14:21:14 +0000

Hopefully you know by now that Sean and Richie show is all about fundraisers. This is a very special event to help find a cure for cancer in young adults. Just what is the Ulman Cancer Fund? I found a video on YouTube that explains it very well, and may get you thinking at the [...]

'GNA Third Annual Center For Disability Services Radiothon Is Friday

Jake Thomas — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:37:17 +0000

Tomorrow from 6am-7pm 1077 ‘GNA needs you to show the Center For Disability Services some love.It is our 3rd Annual Center For Disability Services Radiothon and the kickoff to their big weekend which includes the telethon on WXXA Fox 23. Listen tomorrow for uplifting stories on what the Center For Disability Services is doing to [...]

Third Annual Center For Disability Services Radiothon Is January 25th

Jake Thomas — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:34:59 +0000

The Center for Disability Services helps thousands of children and families have the best quality of life possible in the region. They make an impact on lives and futures from Albany to Queensbury and beyond. It takes a lot of money to provide the specialized care, educational services, transportation services and medical help they give [...]

12-12-12 The Concert For Sandy Relief – Where to See It.

Sean McMaster — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:14:54 +0000

You have probably already heard about this huge concert called, "12-12-12 The Concert For Hurricane Sandy Relief," that is planned tonight to aid in the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in and around New York City. If you haven't , let me tell you it's going to be an incredible show. More so, I hope it goes a long way in helping the rest of the country and world find an easy way to help with a small donation.

Benefit for Teen Clifton Park Car Accident Survivor, Bailey Wind

Richie Phillips — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:02:29 +0000

On Sunday December 16th divers are asked to attend The Dive for Bailey Flip-a-Thon from 8am-10am to benefit one of the Clifton Park car accident survivors. This event was put together because Flip and Rip Teammate Kelly Moran wanted to help her teammate any way she could. With her father and the generous support of [...]

Community Hospice – Help Them This Holiday Season With WGNA

Jake Thomas — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:26:36 +0000

As we get close to the Christmas holiday we all think fondly of friends and family and look forward to more great years with them. We also think of our family that is no longer with us and has passed on. Many of us have used the end of life services for our terminally ill [...]

A Dollar Makes A Difference- the Extraordinary Project At Pizzeria Uno In Latham

Richie Phillips — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:45:16 +0000

It all starts with a dollar. One single buck. That was the original idea of the Extraordinary Project, to raise One Million Dollars for charity. You can read about their mission at the link above. But now they have another great opportunity this Thursday for you to give

Recycle Your Bottles and Help Support Breezy Point Victims in Queens

Richie Phillips — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 14:55:24 +0000

We desperately need to help these people as much as we can. All it takes is looking at one photo or watching one news story to convince people. Here is an easy and CANvenient way to do it Our good friends at “For Your Canvenience”, a new recycling company in Latham, is hosting a bottle [...]

Dive Into The Richie Rueben Grouper Sandwich At Bobby T's For Charity

Richie Phillips — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:48:58 +0000

I’m particularly humbled by a recent development – A sandwich being named after me. I’m sure my other morning show brethren feel the same. Here’s why. Bobby T’s on N. Allen St. in Albany is a great sports bar. And now they have a great idea to help us raise money for charity. Each member [...]

19 Year Old Cancer Survivor Wins The Lottery

Sean McMaster — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:11:28 +0000

On a rainy day, in a world full of bad news and selfish people, its always nice to see a story that makes you feel good. The more I think about this guy though, the more I wonder if we all don’t have a little more work to do when it comes to being selfless. [...]

Craig Morgan Raises Over $70K for Children Through Annual Charity Event

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:00:11 +0000

Last weekend, Craig Morgan hosted his 6th annual Charity Motocross Ride, Concert and Sporting Clay Shoot just outside of Nashville, and the event was once again a huge success. Over $70,000 was raised for the Craig Morgan Charity Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

St. Jude Needs You – Top Five Reasons I Give To Them [LIST]

Jake Thomas — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:18:39 +0000

We’re in the midst of our 7th annual St. Jude Radiothon on 107.7 ‘GNA and you listeners keep making the phones ring to keep hope alive through the work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.I personally give to them as well and there are many reasons that I do. Call your donation in [...]

St Jude Radiothon 2012 at WGNA [GALLERY]

Bryen — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:18:17 +0000

We have an army of volunteers who have invaded the GNA studios in Schenectady, and we welcome them because it's all for a great cause - our annual St. Jude Radiothon to help raise money for a cause near and dear to our hearts. Check out some of the 'behind the scenes' photos of what's happening here when you call to help out. If you haven't called yet, please do at 518-346-0920 OR make a donation via our web form. Thank you in advance.