iHeartMedia Chicago announces 8th annual 'Sista Strut Pink Celebration'
CHICAGO (WLS) -- iHeartMedia Chicago announced Monday that its stations are teaming up to hold the eighth annual "Sista Strut Pink Celebration," presented by Your Local Ford Dealers, on Saturday, Oct. 5. The stations include: 107.5 WGCI, Chicago's No. 1 for Hip-Hop & R&B; V103, Today's R&B and Throwbacks; Inspiration 1390, Music Of Power & Praise; 103.5 KISS FM, Chicago's No. 1 Hit Music Station; 93.9 LITE FM, Chicago's Relaxing Favorites; Rock 95 FIVE, Chicago's Rock Station; and Chicago's BIN 640 AM. The 3K breast cancer walk will benefit the Sisters Network Chicago, Inc., a Black breast cancer survivorship organization.
"I am thrilled to announce our continued support for the 2024 Sista Strut event," said Matt Scarano, president of iHeartMedia Chicago. "This annual walk is a powerful demonstration of unity, strength, and resilience within our community, raising awareness about breast cancer and its impact on Black women. We are proud to stand alongside the participants, survivors and supporters who make this event so impactful. Together, we are not only raising awareness but also fostering hope and empowerment. Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and commitment to this vital cause."
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The 3K breast cancer walk will be hosted by "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" Co-Host Carla Ferrell; V103 Midday Host Bioncé Foxx; Inspiration 1390 Morning Show Host and V103's "Get Your Praise On" Host Sonya Blakey; 103.5 KISS Morning Show Contributor and 107.5 WGCI Weekend Show Host KeKe Hampton; and ABC7 Chicago Eyewitness News anchor and "Windy City Weekend" co-host Val Warner. ABC7 Chicago is the exclusive TV partner for "Sista Strut Pink Celebration". The walk will kick off with family entertainment and giveaways from event sponsors.
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"Sista Strut Pink Celebration" will take place Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center at 1250 W. 119th St. on the South Side of Chicago. Listeners can "strut" for free and are encouraged to register in advance and donate to the Sisters Network Chicago, Inc.
"Sisters Network Chicago, Inc. has built a strong and enduring relationship with iHeartMedia Chicago through the annual 'Sista Strut Pink Celebration' now in its eighth year," said Annie Jones, president of the Sister Network Chicago, Inc. "iHeartMedia Chicago's support has been vital in raising awareness about breast cancer in the African American community, amplifying the voices of survivors and promoting early detection through their extensive media platforms. Sisters Network Chicago, Inc. deeply values this collaboration, as it has allowed the organization to reach a wider audience and make a greater impact on the health and well-being of women in Chicago."
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Chicago market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service - available across more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.
About iHeartMedia Chicago
iHeartMedia Chicago owns and operates WCHI-FM, WLIT-FM, WKSC-FM, WVAZ-FM, WGCI-FM, WGRB-AM and WMFN-AM, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: IHRT) is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information
