The 7^th Annual Cheryl Lyn Welter Charitable Foundation Radiothon is set for Thursday, August 15 and will be live on WKVI from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.

Foundation volunteers will be on hand at WKVI to take pledges from callers to provide support for underprivileged children in the local schools through grants awarded to teachers.

Stephanie L. Jones, author of the best-selling book “The Giving Challenge” will discuss the benefits of giving, and autographed copies of Harold Welter’s new book: “Joy in the Mourning” will be available for purchase. The book was written for those grieving the loss of a child or any loved one.

Since 2018, 290 grants have been awarded in 42 different schools in 21 different school corporations totaling over $127,000!

Harold Welter will be talking to teachers and others who have received grants and how the dollars that are donated by the community are helping to improve experiences for students in the classroom.

Guests will also share stories about Cheryl Lyn Welter and her passion for helping others.

Many wonderful items will be up for auction during the day including a hand-stitched quilt, an autographed collectors card from former Notre Dame and Chicago Bears football star Chris Zorich, tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game, and a large fresh meat package from Mitzner Meats.

The phone number to call Thursday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT to make a difference for area students is 574-772-6241.