(La Porte, IN) - The 22nd annual roof sit is happening today at the Broadcast Center to raise money for taking children shopping for Christmas.
Our very own Dennis Siddall is broadcasting on 96.7 The Eagle from the roof of our studios at State and Oregon streets.
He’s asking people to come and give to volunteers in the street accepting donations.
It didn’t take long for people with money to begin showing up shortly after Dennis took to the airwaves early this morning.
“Thank you to the person who just drive by and gave $45,” he said.
Originally, the goal was to raise $40,000 by the time Dennis finishes his broadcasting at 6 p.m. However, Dennis decided to shoot for the stars at the request of his partner on the Morning Mayhem show, Jo Happel.
“If you remember earlier this week, Jo did mention $60,000. You know what? We’re going to try that. Why not,” he said.
Money will also be raised from lunch to be served outside the Broadcast Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu items include sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips and soda.
The proceeds go to the Deserving Children’s Christmas Shopping Tour. Each year, the funds are used to take hundreds of children shopping for clothing and other necessities at Walmart in La Porte and Meijer in Michigan City.
More than $900,000 has been raised from the roof sit since it began.
