Director's Cut Blog with Frank Macek

Wow! $121,258.84 was raised through WKYC's 24-hour Digi-thon, which benefits those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. We can't thank you all enough for your immense outpouring of support. Our first-of-its-kind Digi-thon began at 7 a.m. Thursday and continued through 7 a.m. Friday on WKYC.com and WKYC's Facebook page. Just because the Digi-thon is over doesn't mean you missed the opportunity to donate. You can still contribute HERE

Starting tomorrow (8/31) morning at 7 a.m., WKYC Channel 3 will be hosting a 24-hour fundraiser to aid in relief efforts for survivors of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. The Digi-thon will be carried on WKYC’s digital and social outlets including our website ( www.wkyc.com ), Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/WKYC.Channel3 ) and mobile apps (available in Google Play and iTunes). Hosted by members of the Channel 3 News team and various WKYC staff members, the Digi-thon will inform viewers on the historic scope of this disaster, why the need for assistance will continue long after the storm has passed. It will also give the community a chance to ask questions and offer their own perspectives on this event. “We are thrilled to offer this important digi-thon on all of WKYC's digital platforms,” says Denise Polverine, WKYC’s Director of Digital Content. “We hope that Northeast Ohioans do what they always do and come together and give generously to those in need.” Th...