Friends of PACC and iHeartMedia Tucson return to save animal lives with Radiothon, presented by Rancho Sahuarita
Friends of PACC, iHeartMedia, and Rancho Sahuarita partner on Radiothon to save animals
The event airs September 12 across four iHeartMedia Tucson radio stations.
Pima County, Ariz. – September 5, 2025 – The partnership between the Friends of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) and iHeartMedia Tucson returns for its second year with the Friends of PACC Radiothon, presented by Rancho Sahuarita, to save the lives of vulnerable animals. The Radiothon will raise awareness and funds to enhance the animal lifesaving programs at PACC, the Friends Pet Clinic, and across the community.
The event will run from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. across iHeartMedia stations 92.9 The Bull, 93.7 KRQ, Hot 98.3, and Spanish-language channel MEGA 97.1. The Radiothon will also be available online and on the iHeartRadio app, a free all-in-one digital music, podcast, and live streaming radio service.
“We are grateful to iHeartMedia Tucson and Rancho Sahuarita for making animal lifesaving a priority,” said Friends of PACC Chief Executive Officer Torre Chisholm. “September 12 will raise community awareness of our new, public-facing Friends Pet Clinic and other programs intended to help vulnerable animals. The funds that we raise during the Radiothon will aid family pets that would otherwise be surrendered to the shelter and provide necessary care for the most vulnerable at PACC.”
"iHeartMedia Tucson is honored to partner for a second year with an organization as remarkable as PACC,” said Steve Earnhart, Southwest Area President for iHeartMedia. “Their impact on animals and families in Tucson is generational, and something our community simply can’t do without.”
Throughout the broadcast, the program will celebrate animals and inspirational stories that promote adoptions at the shelter and highlight the many groundbreaking services that keep pets together with their families. The Radiothon aims to raise $50,000 in a single day while inspiring new supporters to join Friends of PACC’s Lifesaving League of monthly donors.
Listeners also have opportunities to support PACC’s animal lifesaving programs at friendsofpacc.org and win prizes from Casino Del Sol, Amie’s Quality Cleaning, and the Friends Pet Clinic. Stay tuned to Friends of PACC and iHeartMedia’s social media channels for exciting details as the event draws closer.
“When iHeartMedia Tucson, Friends of PACC, and our community come together, animals win!” said Chisholm.
About Friends of PACC
Friends of PACC is the official nonprofit, philanthropic partner of Pima Animal Care Center. Its mission is to support Pima Animal Care Center and enhance its efforts to save the lives of pets in need. Their vision is that every pet served by Pima Animal Care Center is supported with the resources needed for a safe, healthy, and happy future. Follow Friends of PACC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About iHeartMedia Tucson
iHeartMedia Tucson owns and operates KRQQ-FM, KHUD-FM, KOHT-FM, KMMA-FM, KNST-AM, KTZR-AM, & KXEW-AM, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
Contact
Torre Chisholm, Friends of PACC Chief Executive Officer
torre@friendsofpacc.org, 520-784-3373