St. John's Children's Hospital officials say donations were not stolen

SPRINGFIELD - HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital officials say the 11th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon will be held on November 17 and 18.

The radiothon, which will be broadcast on multiple radio stations, will be held in HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital lobby from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. both days.  Families of patients will be on hand to share stories of how the hospital has affected their lives.

All money raised during this event will be used to fund programs for patients at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital.  More than $1 million has been raised over the last 10 years.

For more information, or to make a donation, stop by the hospital or call (217) 544-5437.