What: WRUW-FM Telethon 2026
When: March 23, 2026 at 12 AM ET – March 29, 2026 at 11:59 ET
How to Donate: Go to telethon.wruw.org OR call 216.368.2208 between 8 AM – 12 AM

WRUW-FM 91.1 Cleveland’s annual Telethon fundraiser begins Monday, March 23 and runs until Sunday, March 29. Telethon is the one time of the year that we ask for financial contributions to support our mission of preserving the college radio listening experience and bringing “more music, fewer hits,” to the Greater Cleveland airwaves, as well as globally, via online streaming at wruw.org. 

WRUW-FM is Case Western Reserve University’s independent, non-commercial radio station, broadcasting freeform music programs ranging from jazz, EDM, metal, folk, indie, showtunes and more 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. WRUW showcases local talent live on-air during “Live From Cleveland” and amplifies the voices of our community on public affairs programming like “It’s About Justice”, “Voices and Choices”, and “Gaywaves” in addition to being the largest carrier of the weekday syndicated news program “Democracy Now” in the state of Ohio. 

In 2025, listener donations made it possible for us to purchase a new radio transmitter, reel-to-reel machine, two new digitizing robots, and live broadcast equipment. This year, we are focusing on raising money to cover the cost of installation of the new transmitter and supporting technology. This investment in our signal will improve sound quality, prevent drop outs, and fix other technical issues, giving our audience the best listening experience possible. 

2026 has been a challenging year for non-commercial radio with dwindling arts-based funding and competition for control over the FM dial at an all-time high. WRUW-FM is vital to Cleveland’s music ecosystem, providing an accessible means for anyone to hear new, alternative sounds and underrepresented voices. This year, our college radio community has demonstrated their amazing ability to band together to protect freedom of expression on the left side of the dial. We encourage people to call from March 23-29 to 216.368.22008 to make their donation or contribute online at telethon.wruw.org to help us meet our fundraising goals and support our mission.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!