Radio-A-Thon for The Bowling Family a success!

WJBZ - Praise 96.3 hosted a radio-a-thon to benefit The Bowling Family on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at their station in Knoxville, TN. The Bowling Family, consisting of Mike Bowling, Kelly Bowling, and Terah Crabb Penhollow were en route to a concert when their tour bus was involved in a serious accident on July 1, 2010. "When JP Miller called to inquire about a benefit radio-a-thon for The Bowling Family I immediately wanted it to happen! It is obvious our listeners love The Bowling Family because of their response to the radio-a-thon." states Jamie Lewis (Director of Sales and Promotion for WJBZ.) Listeners of East Tennessee called in with over $5,000 in donations toward the family. Southern Gospel Music Artist, JP Miller stated: "I want to thank everyone who donated and participated in this special cause. It is humbling to see the outpouring of love from our area." Tony Gore, Southern Gospel Artist and local restaurant owner donated several free dinners and tickets to his concerts for those who called in with a donation for The Bowling Family. Other guests that came into the station for interviews were Eternal Vision, Brian Walker, and Tim Parton of The Parton Family. Listeners enjoyed call in interviews from Ivan Parker as well as Mike and Kelly Bowling. "We would like to personally thank the listeners of WJBZ. We are so touched. You will never know what this means." states Terah Crabb Penhollow.

For more information on The Bowling Family log onto their website at: http://www.bowlingfamilyonline.com/