9/11/01 Memories From Radio Bloomington

Radio Bloomington Red Cross Fundraiser 9/11/01

Do you remember where you were on 9/12/01? The day after 9/11? Radio Bloomington moved into the Schnucks parking lot to start a Red Cross fundraiser. None of us could have predicted the event would be come the local center of information and emotional support for all of us as we tried to find some light during a very dark time. By time the event ended, over $824,000 was collected to help victims of the attack. People from all over central Illinois brought out children who would empty their piggy banks into our buckets and shout “God Bless America” as they did it. I have never cried, smiled, laughed, prayed or hugged more people than during that week. These photos bring back moments that should never be forgotten.