On Wednesday, March 2nd, and into the morning of the 3rd, WRSI FM 93.9 The River’s Monte Belmonte will broadcast all day from his bed - but not just any bed. Monte will be in a bed overlooking the courtyard at the Hotel Northampton - almost like being in a fishbowl. He's bedding-in to raise funds for Cancer Connection’s free, non-medical services for people facing cancer, and their families and caregivers. Here in Western Mass.
“During a time when I really wanted support, caring, comfort and understanding, the people at the cancer support group listened to my story, related to my experience, acknowledged my thoughts, accepted the tragedies, and heard me. I was no longer alone.” -- Howard Hanna, Cancer Connection participant and Board member.
Since 2006, the Cancer Connection Camp Out has raised over $750,000 for free services for those facing cancer. That's 16 years of camping out (and bedding in) since Cancer Connection's doors opened 22 years ago.
Monte, committed to the cause as ever, but definitely NOT committed to camping outside, or causing a ruckus during this pandemic, hopes people who care about supporting people with cancer will join him from THEIR beds (not his) or tents in their own yards.
WANT TO JOIN HIM?
You can register to bed-in or camp out in your yard HERE.
DONATE to a camper or team on this site. [There is a service fee that you can opt to pay or not.]
Challenges to Monte's listeners are already being made by Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) and others are coming soon.
Listen to 93.9 The River on the radio, via their website, wrsi.com, or on Facebook, @939theriver, starting at 6AM, Wednesday, March 2nd until 6 PM and the next morning from 6 AM until at least 10AM. Check WRSI's Facebook page and live stream to see Monte and follow any shenanigans he or other campers will be involved in.
Together, let's support Monte as he works tirelessly to make it fun for people to give.
Please make a donation to support this critical resource at this challenging time.
Help us thank 93.9 The River for their support.