ATKINSON, Neb. -- The Team Jack Foundation hosted their 10th Annual Radiothon in September.

This year's Radiothon was held on Sept. 29, and presented by The Home Agency, live from Elwood.

The Foundation's Radiothon raised over $182,000 for childhood brain cancer research.

The fundraiser was aired on over 20 Nebraska radio stations and streamed live online and distributed by the Huskers Radio Network.

The Team Jack Foundation said donors poured their support on Team Jack and their cause, raising vital funds for the cause.

"The success of this event can largely be attributed to the courageous families that shared their journeys,” said Team Jack. "These families have lived through the horrific diagnosis and bravely shared their stories to help raise research funds and awareness to help kids diagnosed in the future."

There were some highlights from the day that the Foundation mentioned.

The Elwood Public Schools had five Culligan refill water bottles full of change raising $2,207.

There were three hourly sponsors - BHA Real Estate, Applied Connective Technologies, and Edward Jones - who met the match on all three totaling $19,000 raised.

The Foundation said that at 5 p.m., an individual called in a $10,000 donation in honor of her late husband, who passed away from cancer ten years ago.

The three cash prize giveaway winners were - Bill from Lexington won $20,000, Gary from Texas won $5,000, and Hans from Cozad won $2,500. The Foundation said that Bill donated the cash back to Team Jack.

The O’Neill radio station, KBRX, was the winner of Husker football tickets for selling the most cash giveaway tickets.

“The 10th Annual Team Jack Radiothon presented by The Home Agency was all we hoped it would be thanks to incredible support,” said Kyle Dockter, executive director of Team Jack Foundation. “Team Jack donors stepped up even during uncertain economic times to remember the importance of research. It was an amazing day for childhood brain cancer as we reached the milestone of reaching $1,000,000 through the ten years of this event. The funds and awareness raised are an important part of discovering more effective, gentler treatments for children fighting brain cancer. None of this is possible without the tremendous support of our sponsors, donors, brain cancer families, radio partners and hosts, and volunteers! We are truly grateful to all who had a hand in this special day.”

2023 promises to be another exciting year for the Radiothon, and Team Jack hopes to reach even higher goals. For information about the Team Jack Radiothon and how to get involved, visit https://teamjackfoundation.org/radiothon.