Ocean of Love is an Ocean County-based organization that assists local children with cancer and their families. Caring for a sick child is an unbelievable financial burden and all of the money raised goes straight to the financial support of these families. From hospital bills and gas money to support for bereavement groups, Ocean of Love is there through the entire process. The 105.7 The Hawk Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon is an annual event that puts 105.7 The Hawk's Andy Chase on top of a billboard until the goal of reaching $105,700 is met. In addition to helping to raise money during this single event, Andy also raises awareness for the group year-round. The annual Ocean of Love Radiothon began in 1998 and has raised more than $1.7 million to date for Ocean County families.
2017 Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon is Coming!
Yup!! It's only 117 days away but who's counting really!
I know it's only June, but the reason why I am mentioning this now is that we had our first meeting today to start planning for this year's Radiothon.
So....The Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon will be happening Monday, October 23rd-Friday October 27th in the Target/Lowes Shopping Center on Hooper Ave in Toms River...
Radiothon Donations Still Coming in For Ocean of Love
It's been almost two months since the Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon finished up, but that doesn't stop people and businesses from still making their donation to Ocean of Love.
Big thanks to Ocean Pediatric Dental in Toms River. They presented a check today to Ocean of Love in the amount of $1000...
Cub Scout Pack #36 Came to the Billboard, Now They Visit the Hawk’s Nest
During the Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon where we raised $126,000 for Ocean of Love, I was paid a visit from Cub Scout Pack #36.
They stopped by with a donation in the amount of $368 bucks!!!
I was blown away by the generosity of a bunch of kids and their thoughtfulness to give back...
Ocean of Love Pizza Party at Drum Point Elementary School
For the 4th time, Drum Point Elementary wins the award this year for the biggest school donation for the 2016 Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon.
The school that raises the most amount of money for the Radiothon wins a pizza party! Varacchi and I stopped by with a bunch of pizza from Brick Oven in Brick
The 3rd grade class at Drum Point Elementary raised a little over $1,700...
The Final Billboard Tally
$121,881 WAS the amount that was raised as of 6pm LAST FRIDAY at the conclusion of the Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon. Of course that Number has gone UP.
Linda Gillick, Executive Director of Ocean of Love, called the studio with our new FINAL TALLY from this year's Radiothon....
Thank You Cards From Girl Scout Troop #547
Girl Scout Troop #547 made an amazing donation of $330 last week for the 2016 Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon. As of Friday at 6p, we have raised $121,881
They also took the time to write thank you cards to me for living on the billboard...
Billboard Radiothon Bonus Video – Lowe’s Alarm Going Off at Night
So....I forgot that I had this in my phone until today when the there was a test of our alarm systems here in the building. It reminded me about the stupid Lowe's alarm that went off last week just when I finally dozed off
$121,881 Check Presented To OOL
The 2016 Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon has concluded after collecting an astounding $121,881 for Ocean of Love, a local non-profit that supports children of Ocean County with cancer and their families.
$105,700 Goal Reached!
Thanks to the generosity of the people of Ocean County, the 18th annual Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon goal of $105,700 has been reached!
Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher Visits the Billboard
Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher of Toms River stopped by the Ocean of Love Billboard Radiothon today, to make a donation and honor Ocean of Love's Linda Gillick.
FBHW Talk To Andy
Andy Chase talked to Free Beer & Hot Wings this morning, if you missed it, you can listen here!
A HUGE Billboard Donation
Firetrucks, ambulances, police cars, and plenty of other emergency vehicles took over the Target Plaza on Hooper Avenue in Toms River to deliver an amazing donation to Ocean of Love.