For the third year, KSSL Radio and the Lubbock Elks Lodge present the Texas South Plains Honor Flight Radiothon, June 3, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 3409 Milwaukee, announced Cathy Whitten, KSSL owner.
The event raises funds to send local World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans to visit their war memorials in Washington, DC in October.
The 12 hour show, broadcast on 107.3 & 94.1 FM and at www.ksslfm.com, will feature stories from local veterans who have previously traveled to Washington DC on the trip. For many veterans, the cost of the trip is prohibitive. Texas South Plains Honor Flight funds the annual trip which includes approximately 100 veterans.
“Our sponsors and our listeners are very committed to sending these veterans to Washington, DC,” Whitten said. “They have shown in the past two radiothons how important this effort is to them. It is important that we honor the men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom.”
Additionally, donation stations are planned at 9 locations across Lubbock and the South Plains.
Market Street, 19th & Quaker
United Supermarket, 82nd & Frankford
Jerry’s Barbershop, 6520 University Ave, Lubbock
St. Joseph’s Hall, 205 S 19th St, Slaton
McDonalds, Brownfield, Levelland, Post, Slaton & 82nd & Milwaukee in Lubbock
The Knights of Columbus, Slaton Council, 2571 will be selling pulled pork sandwiches at St. Joseph’s Hall in Slaton on June 3 with all proceeds benefiting the Texas South Plains Honor Flight.
The phone numbers for donations is 806-828-5775, 806-828-5778 or 806-828-5779.
“We invite veterans to drop by and share their story with us,” Whitten said. “Those stories go a long way in this effort for the Texas South Plains Honor Flight.”
(Press release from KSSL Radio)