Flame Furnace One Of Top Participants In THAW Radiothon
DETROIT - Flame Furnace, Warren, Mich., raised $7,600 during The Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW) radiothon in late February on WWJ Newsradio 950, making it one of the top five auction contributions. Based on THAW calculations, the $7,600 raised by the Flame donation will provide heating bill assistance for approximately 39 families for the 2004 season.
The first ever 30-hour fundraiser raised a total of $209,607 to help keep families warm this winter. Through the THAW program, local Detroit-area utilities will match those contributions dollar for dollar, so that $419,214 will be available in aid.