NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio
(NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today its participation with WhyHunger's
Hungerthon 2012. A portion of the money raised during this year's
Hungerthon will assist those affected by Hurricane Sandy, including
support for local food organizations participating in the long-term
recovery process.
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For the fourth consecutive year, several of SiriusXM's music,
talk and sports channels will participate in WhyHunger's annual
Hungerthon campaign by helping to promote WhyHunger's online
auction of rare memorabilia and experiences donated by popular
musicians, athletes and celebrities.
WhyHunger, the non-profit organization founded in 1975 by
late musician Harry Chapin and current executive director
and radio host Bill Ayres, is a leader in the fight against
hunger and poverty in the United States and around the
world. SiriusXM's continued support of WhyHunger is part of its
"Sound of Change" initiative, the program designed to generate
awareness, action and funds for designated charitable causes.
On Wednesday, December 12 at 5:00 pm
ET, Cousin Brucie will host a special edition
of Cruisin' With Cousin Brucie on '60s on 6,
channel 6, promoting WhyHunger's live auctions and the items up for
bidding on Hungerthon's website, including a chance to co-host with
Cousin Brucie, the opportunity to win a tour of the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame Museum and the chance to receive a VIP tour of
Graceland.
Hungerthon auction items include trips to meet and see
Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Muse,
Kenny Chesney and Rick Ross in concert; autographed guitars from
Willie Nelson, Taylor Swift and Andy
Summers; a piano bench autographed by Tori Amos, sneakers autographed by Daddy Yankee;
tickets and meet & greets to concerts for Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Swedish House Mafia and
Luke Bryan and tickets to the
Daytona 500.
Participants in the auction for WhyHunger's 27th
annual Hungerthon will also be able to bid on an opportunity to sit
in during SiriusXM shows with Opie & Anthony, Sway Calloway,
Whoo Kid, Jason Ellis and Lance
Bass; an opportunity to record a guest DJ session on
Jimmy Buffett's Radio
Margaritaville, Grateful Dead Channel, Siriusly Sinatra, Ozzy's
Boneyard and Pearl Jam Radio; co-host with Dave Marsh on E Street Radio and the opportunity
to spend a day at the NFL training camp.
Auctions will be conducted online
at www.charitybuzz.com/hungerthon during designated times. A
list of auction items and full details are available at
www.siriusxm.com/hungerthon. SiriusXM is not a sponsor of the
auction but is a participating promoter and donor of opportunities
on the auction block. For the latest updates, go directly
to www.hungerthon.org.
For more information on SiriusXM, please visit
www.siriusxm.com.
About WhyHunger
WhyHunger is a leader in building the
movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to
nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions
that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. Founded in
1975 by the late Harry Chapin &
current Executive Director Bill
Ayres, WhyHunger works to put an end to hunger suffered by
49 million Americans and nearly 1 billion people worldwide.
WhyHunger's main programs include the National Hunger Hotline
1-866-3-HUNGRY, which refers individuals in need of emergency food
assistance to soup kitchens, food banks, government nutrition
programs & community organizations in their neighborhoods; the
Grassroots Action Network, which provides information, networking
opportunities, capacity building & access to over 8,000
anti-hunger & poverty community organizations across
the United States and around the
world; and Artists Against Hunger & Poverty which is supported
by Bruce Springsteen, Michael McDonald, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Joss Stone, Darryl
McDaniels, Jackson Browne,
O.A.R, and many others. For more information visit
http://www.whyhunger.org.
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online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available
through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and
BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also
holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2
million subscribers.
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