The People Helping People Radiothon, presented by Simplot in support of  Central Plains Cancer Services is underway. It runs until 6 p.m. today and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Close to $7000 in donations have already poured in as of 9:30 a.m.

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This is your opportunity to give back to some of the people in our community who may need it the most. People from all across the area that access the programs offered by Central Plains Cancer Services. It's a lofty goal but we are hoping to reach $50,000 when it is all said and done. Partners of the radiothon are matching donations for a particular hour as well.

The Executive Director of CPCS, Sharilyn Knox, explains that they go much further than most people think. 

"We go as far west to Minnedosa, Erickson up to McCreary, Ellie, and south down to the Somerset, Altamont, and Swan Lake area." 

She notes they are thrilled to see how the area will come together to donate to such a great foundation. 

"This is a new partnership with Golden West and our business community. So, we're excited for the next couple of days, and I think we will have a great Thursday and Friday." 

If you would like to donate to Central Plains Cancer Services during the Radiothon, there are several ways. Online, click here and fill out the form. You can call 204-872-0455 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. You could also come down to the Goldenwest Studios in Portage la Prairie at 2390 Sissons Drive. And if all that doesn't work, we can come to you in the Driving Change car from Portage Toyota and RV!

You can also click here for more information about Central Plains Cancer Services and here for more details on the People Helping People Radiothon presented by Simplot.