Virtual Heart-A-Thon to Benefit Catskills Campus

The 43rd Annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon, benefiting the Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills Cardiology Department, will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is presented by Bold Gold Media and the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association and, for the safety of staff, volunteers and community supporters, all interviews and presentations will take place virtually.

This year’s event, called “The Beat Goes On,” will help in the fight against heart disease. The live broadcast on 98.3 WSUL will feature pledges, guest speakers, and guest-host segments with community leaders and personalities, information, tips and demonstrations about heart health.

All proceeds will exclusively benefit Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills’ Cardiology Department, and will be used to purchase a much-needed new portable echo ultrasound system as part of the initiative to improve awareness, and the overall cardiovascular health, of Sullivan County. 

“Our cardio-pulmonary team helps patients fight and cope with heart disease every day,” said Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Schiller. “WSUL and the Heart-A-Thon play an important role in our annual fundraising, and we cannot thank our partners and generous donors enough. The money raised helps us maintain the cardiac care we provide to our community.”

Sponsors for the 43rd Annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon presented by Bold Gold Media and the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association include Thompson Sanitation, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility, Foster Supply Hospitality, Jeff Bank, Lawrence Miller Insurance, Merrell Benco Insurance, Rock Hill Pharmacy, SUNY Sullivan and Yellow Cab.

With the help of hundreds of organizations, businesses and individuals throughout the region, the 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon has raised over $2 million toward the purchase of cardiac equipment for Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills to date.

“We are so proud to continue the tradition of this amazing community event,” said Dawn Ciorciari, general manager of Bold Gold Media Group NY, owner of WSUL. “This is a great example of how local radio can bring an entire community together to support its local hospital.”

There are several ways to support local heart health and Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills’ cardiac care through tax-deductible donations:

• To make donations, including the purchase of virtual hearts, visit https://crmcny.org/heart-a-thon or https://www.boldgoldnewyork.com/heartathon
• Donors wishing to have their “in honor of” or “in memory of” a loved one pledges read on the air may contact Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills Director of Patient Experience Jodi Goodman at (845) 397-3508.
• Mail checks payable to the CFOS Bold Gold Media Fund to Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills, Attn: Jodi Goodman, P.O. Box 800, Harris, NY 12742.
• Pledge cards can be dropped off at The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association,15 Sullivan Avenue in Liberty; Kristt Kelly Office Systems Corp., 369 Broadway in Monticello; 52 & Vine Wine & Spirits, 4921 Route 52 in Jeffersonville; and Crust Italian Eatery, 277 Rock Hill Drive in Rock Hill. 
• SUNY Sullivan Heart Cards are being sold at businesses and organizations throughout Sullivan County.

To learn more about the 43rd Annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon and how you can make a donation, visit https://crmcny.org/heart-a-thon