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Penny Pitch Raises $140,692 For Breastie Boxes Organization

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – WOWO’s 78th anniversary Penny Pitch raised a total of $140,692 for Breastie Boxes Organization.

After a two day radiothon at the brand new studios, The Mic, in Coventry Village, the group will use the money to cover the cost of assembling over 1,176 pink boxes. The campaign began with a goal of raising $100,000, and thanks to the support from WOWOland, surpassed it by over $40k.

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Breastie Boxes is 501(c)(3) Fort Wayne organization that meets breast cancer patients right where they are in their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Breastie Boxes gifts them with a pink box filled with safe, comforting, and local luxuries that brings hope and confidence, while making the journey a little more cozy.

A Legacy of Generosity

Penny Pitch Inc. has been a cornerstone of WOWO’s community engagement for 78 years, embodying a mission to bring people together for the greater good. This year’s extraordinary results demonstrate the unwavering commitment of WOWOland to improving lives in Fort Wayne and beyond.

About Penny Pitch:
Founded in 1948, Penny Pitch is an annual fundraising campaign supporting local nonprofits and initiatives that directly benefit northeast Indiana. Over the decades, it has become a cherished tradition, fostering hope and generosity among WOWO listeners and donors alike.

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