Scared and Alone
It's hard to imagine the one/two punch the family of this broadcaster was dealt. An announcer and program director in radio for more than 15 years, he was diagnosed with cancer. The treatment left him unable to work. Even with his wife’s income, the couple was desperate to support themselves and their four children. The Broadcasters Foundation awarded them a monthly grant to help make ends meet.
Unfortunately, fate had more in store for this family. Unable to win the battle with cancer, this broadcaster passed away at only 37 years old. The funeral costs wiped out what little the family had left. When two family emergencies arose in one month, the now single-mother faced an unimaginable dilemma. She felt alone and really scared.
In desperation, she wrote to the Broadcasters Foundation which immediately gave her a one-time emergency grant to cover the unexpected costs.
She wrote back:
“I can’t tell you the relief that I feel. My heart skipped a beat when I opened your email. I was worried sick trying to figure out ways to come up with the money. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.”
With your help, this broadcaster’s wife and their children can continue to receive a monthly grant from the Broadcasters Foundation of America.