Bob & Brian - Charity & Contributions

Charity & Contributions

• 28 Hour Radiothon — During the second week in April, B&B host the 28 hour Radiothon for the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer). The Radiothon includes guest interviews from around the sports and entertainment industry. Donated items ranging from local business establishment products to items collected throughout the year from the many concerts and events 102.9 THE HOG sponsors. Proceeds from the Radiothon go to the MACC Fund.

• Gutter Bowl — On the last Friday of February, Bob and Brian host a bowling tournament to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Wisconsin. During the event, various items are given out and contests are held. In previous years, the event has been sponsored by and features Steve Czaban.

• HOG For Hunger — November around Thanksgiving, the Bob & Brian crew, along with the other rock jocks at the station, have a 3-day remote broadcast where they seek food donations for the Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee. Weather permitting, they are always at a drop off location, and encourage listeners to stop by during the show and donate. Other ways to contribute include dropping off items at a local sponsor or being a patron of various businesses that donate a percentage of the sales.

• OPEN Golf Outing — Wisconsin’s largest charity golf tournament, held annually in August. Money is raised by purchasing golfing spots either in the morning or afternoon round. A special auction is held to determine who Bob, Brian, and Steve golf with; the highest bidders for both rounds being rewarded with a spot. Between rounds around noon, Czaban shows a custom made video presentation, and performs a special stunt. In 2009, it was successfully catching a golf ball with a baseball glove from 200 feet away. According to Bob and Brian, it proves former program director John Duncan wrong when he said that the Golf Outing wouldn’t work because their listeners don’t golf.

• Plane Pull — Hosted every October, the Midwest Airlines sponsored, and B&B presented event features 30 teams of 12 attempting to pull a Midwest Airlines aircraft 15 feet across a tarmac in less than 10 seconds. Teams compete for the top prize of complimentary roundtrip travel to any Midwest Airlines destination compliments of the airline. The second place team receives day packs from The North Face. Money raised goes to the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund.