Dear JOYsters!We have had one of the best Radiothons in the history of JOY, and all I can say is wow! We asked you to support us in really tough times and we’re blown away by your generosity. On behalf of everyone at JOY, I want to say a massive thank you to YOU, our family of supporters! You helped us achieved over $85,000 in the (double) Hour of Power which was matched by generous JOY patrons Geoffrey Smith and Gary Singer. This has broken all previous records as the highest amount raised during the Hour of Power in 12 years! The total Radiothon 2020 on air campaign raised the incredible amount of $265,904 which is the biggest on air week JOY has ever had! Thank you so very much. Your support will mean that we can continue sharing your stories, advocate for you and celebrate LGBTIQA+ achievements with you for another year. We ARE you and we are humbled that you have chosen to support us, especially during these times. As we continue to navigate our way through interesting times, JOY will use your financial support to keep you informed, entertained and connected. Special thanks to my wonderful team directly involved with the campaign: Radiothon was a team effort and I am blown away at how everyone gave us their absolute all. Thanks also to our amazing presenters and support teams who spearheaded the campaign and often broadcasted from home to make sure Radiothon 2020 kept going, our generous board members and a special thanks to Macca, our president for his efforts. Also, to our incredible patrons with a special thanks to Geoffrey and Gary. I would also like to thank our generous advertising and funding partners, including the Victorian Government, who have also provided great support to us during these times, and who together with our community donors, members and now subscribers keep JOY alive! And finally, the biggest thanks to you- our JOY family of listeners. You make every moment rewarding to us. Thank you for keeping independent voices on air! Warmest wishes, Ange Barry |