98.5 THE JEWEL'S RECRUIT THE NATION BBQ EVENT Evanov Radio Release On June 29th, 98.5 The Jewel hosted a Fundraiser BBQ and live broadcast to raise funds for and awareness of General Rick Hillier's newly established Military Families Fund.
"Your efforts to support our troops in Afghanistan, and all our military families through your fundraising BBQ on the eve of Canada Day is a brilliant expression of support for our troops, and something that you well know is near and dear to my heart" General Rick Hillier, CDS.
98.5 The Jewel's morning show Saul Jacobson and Frances Ebrell hosted the broadcast that saw General Hillier, Max Keeping and Mayor O'Brien among others join in the festivities. The event raised about $12,000 in donations for the Military Families Fund. |