‘Men Of The Mix’ Fight Breast Cancer
• October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Hubbard Hot AC WTMX (101.9 The Mix)/Chicago once again got seriously involved with this most worthy cause – namely, “The Men of The Mix,” fronted by Morning Mix host Chris Petlak, Morning Mix Newsman Brian “Whip” Paruch, Afternoon Mix co-host Casey McCabe and Mix evening personality Dash, who joined forces with the American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign to raise vitally needed funds. Petlak also served as a local co-chair of the campaign.
With the help of corporate sponsor, Tree Time Christmas Creations, platinum-selling band Fitz and The Tantrums, and the amazingly generous Mix Listeners, The Men of The Mix helped raise $691,342 for the American Cancer Society of Greater Chicagoland, placing Chicago first in nationwide campaigns for total funds raised!
“We are grateful to 101.9 The Mix, Chris, Whip, McCabe and Dash, for lending their voices to our cause,” said Emily Lipinsky, Sr. Director, American Cancer Society. “Not only did they wear pink, but they raised awareness about breast cancer and made a huge commitment to raise funds to help save more lives.” Petlak said, “I’m so proud to be a co-chair of the Real Men Wear Pink campaign here in Chicago. This year, The Mix audience helped us make a major impact in the fight against breast cancer. I’m so grateful to The Men of The Mix and our partners in Treetime Christmas Creations and Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums.”
Jimmy Steal, VP of Brand & Content for 101.9 The MIX and WSHE (100.3 SHE), commented, “I’m delighted Chris of the Morning Mix was co-chair this year of ACS’s Real Men Wear Pink and signed up Mix personalities Whip, McCabe and Dash to over double our goal of funds raised for 2022.” Pictured, (l-r): McCabe, Whip, Petlak, and Dash.
