On Thursday, April 5 from 6am to 10pm, Radio One Atlanta will take part in the Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon. Make a donation by calling 1-800-411-9898. Since opening 50 years ago, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has changed the way the world treats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. No family ever […]

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Hayden- 6 year old. HAYDEN’S STORY: Shortly after Hayden’s fifth birthday, he began having headaches and nausea. At first, the doctor thought he had migraines and asked his mother to keep a record of when his head hurt. After only a short period of time, Hayden’s headaches grew more frequent. Then, he began having trouble […]

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Brayden 1 year old Diagnosis: Brayden was found to suffer from retinoblastoma in June 2010. Brayden’s  Story: Shortly after Brayden’s birth, his mother looked into his eyes and knew something was wrong. “His eyes were shaking and rolling way more than I had ever seen with any newborn,” she said. She told Brayden’s pediatrician about her […]

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Katelyn 7 Years old Diagnosis: Katelyn was found to have acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2008. Katelyn’s Story: A day after 4-year-old Katelyn participated in a Trike-A-Thon fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, she woke with a fever and leg pain. Her mom took her to the doctor, who ordered blood work. “He was more […]

Praise 102.5 thanks everyone who came out to Stone Crest Mall for the Kirk Franklin Mall Takeover hosted by our own Co Co Brother! We raised over $255,127.00 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital! Check out our recap below (photos courtesy of Exclusive Access)! RELATED: Kirk Franklin Talks New Music & Steve Harvey Tour On […]

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Seth 6 years old Diagnosis: Seth was found to suffer from acute lymphoblastic leukemia in winter 2008. Seth’s story: Seth was an energetic child who was always on the go. But just before Christmas in 2008, his parents noticed their little boy was sleeping more and didn’t want to eat or play. When his skin […]

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Patient of the Month  Nylah 2 years old  Diagnosis: Nylah was found to suffer from Wilms tumor, a solid tumor of the kidney, in spring 2010. Nylah’s story: Nylah loves baby dolls and dancing. She isn’t one bit shy and loves to have her photograph taken. “Even when she developed a fever, she was the same […]

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It’s not too late to join Radio One in the fight against childhood cancer. Become a Partner In Hope. You can also call 1-800-411-9898 to make a donation! Thank you to everyone who made a donation and for helping Radi0 One Atlanta raise $218,205 and counting! The total national effort raised $930,396 for St. Jude’s! […]