WESH and the American Red Cross of Central Florida are holding a disaster relief telethon today to raise funds to benefit all of those in the Florida panhandle impacted by Hurricane Michael. “We want to make sure the victims and families impacted by this disaster know they have the support of Central Florida in this time of healing and rebuilding,” said John R. Soapes, WESH’s general manager.
Mexico Beach, Fla., experienced widespread destruction from Hurricane Michael, the likes of which hasn’t been seen in the state since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Absolute devestation. This was the view from Chopper 2 over Mexico Beach just moments ago: https://bit.ly/2ONH2y3
Posted by WESH 2 News on Thursday, October 11, 2018
So WESH, the Hearst NBC affiliate in Orlando, and the American Red Cross of Central Florida, are holding a disaster relief telethon today to raise funds to benefit all of those in the Florida panhandle impacted by Hurricane Michael.
Donations will be accepted through a phone bank hosted by WESH talent and Red Cross volunteers.
WESH will provide live cut-ins from the phone bank throughout the day and provide coverage during newscasts asking for donations. Central Florida viewers can donate by calling 407-830-9374 or logging on to WESH.com.
“It is important that we do all we can to provide for the communities affected by Hurricane Michael,” said John R. Soapes, WESH’s general manager.
“We want to make sure the victims and families impacted by this disaster know they have the support of Central Florida in this time of healing and rebuilding.”
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Posted by WESH 2 News on Friday, October 12, 2018
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