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Hear powerful stories of the lives that have been changed by Make-A-Wish right here in our Western New York community; bid on incredibly unique live auction items; and, of course, hear lots of great music including your chance to request ANY song!
A wish renews hope, uplifts spirits and encourages the belief in the impossible. Weβre looking forward to our community banding together to show wish kids and their families that weβre all standing behind them. Find more details from Make-A-Wish on this special effort to help children and families at WishesRock.com.
The Make-A-Wish Radiothon on 97 Rock and News 4 Buffalo has raised more than $3 million to benefit children in the Western New York area. But now more than ever, we need your support to make sure every wish comes true.
Join us on September 25-26 to help make wishes come true today, tomorrow, and into the future!


We need your help! The Make-A-Wish Radiothon on 97 Rock is fast approaching, and we’re looking for fun and unique items to help fill out the auction. Every gift will be used to help raise important funds to grant wishes right here in WNY. Here are a few ideas – but any items are welcome!
- π¨βπ³ Experiences – private dinners and tastings, private chef experiences, and more
- π Gift cards
- π Autographed Bills gear
- π Fine jewelry, art, and collectibles
Have an item or certificate to donate? Contact Jodie at jantoniadis@wny.wish.org or call 716.268.8915 to learn more. Thank you for helping make the 31st annual Radiothon a smash hit!
The Make-A-Wish Radiothon is fast approaching! We’re asking for support from our generous Firefighter partners through Fill-A-Boot fundraisers! To promote your Fill-A-Boot, you will receive awareness support, mentions, and on-air interviews on 97 Rock. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to come together with other fire departments from across the region at the event to be recognized for your contributions. Interested in learning more? Visit wishesrock.com – This is something we look forward to each year, including our very own McGee, who saves lives and participates on and off air, helping to raise money with his Fire Department at Kenilworth! He will be out on Sheridan Drive with Kenilworth to participate in the Fill-A-Boot, take a drive and make a donation Saturday, September 13!
AUCTION ITEMS TO BID ON & DONATIONS TO MAKE COMING SOON!