KFI AM 640 has hit a bonanza. Its 14th annual PastaThon benefiting Caterina’s Club raised $1,002,069 and 79,000+ lbs. of pasta/pasta sauce on “Giving Tuesday,” the pinnacle of its two-week+ fundraising effort. The nonprofit feeds 25,000 underprivileged Southern California kids each week.

Anaheim, United States, December 10, 2024 -- KFI AM 640 has hit a bonanza as its 14th annual PastaThon benefiting Caterina’s Club raised $1,002,069 and 79,000+ lbs. of pasta/pasta sauce on “Giving Tuesday,” the pinnacle of its two-week+ fundraising effort. LA’s #1 talk radio station broadcast live that day at the Anaheim White House Italian Steakhouse and fans gathered to show their support. Expectations are that these initial figures will climb as event sponsors Wendy’s and Smart & Final continue to draw donations at the former’s Southern California restaurants and the latter’s retail stores in CA, AZ and NV. In addition, cash donations are continuing to pour into Caterina’s Club headquarters (451 W. Lincoln Ave #251, Anaheim, CA 92805) via check and through its phone lines 657-201-3278.

On Giving Tuesday, hundreds of the station’s fans showed up with cash and in-kind donations in hand and many were able to meet their favorite hosts as well as Caterina’s Club founder Sir Bruno Serato, who also owns the critically acclaimed Anaheim White House Italian Steakhouse. While on air, Serato explained that the donations not only feed the children, but help find permanent housing for families in need and train at-risk youth for careers in the hospitality field.

“We are incredibly indebted to KFI and its many, many fans who made this year’s PastaThon so successful,” says Serato, who revealed that the nonprofit Caterina’s Club will turn 20 next year. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and it makes all the difference in keeping the program going. This truly is a community event cemented by the good folks of KFI.”

Caterina’s Club was founded in 2005 by Sir Bruno Serato who named the nonprofit after his beloved mother. For his humanitarian work, Serato has earned international acclaim including profiles in People Magazine, LA Times, “CBS Evening News,” “NBC Nightly News,” “ET,” “EXTRA,” “Access Hollywood” and countless other outlets. Among his many honors: CNN Hero, knighthoods by the Italian government and House of Savoy, Ellis Island Medal of Honor, papal blessing from Pope Francis, humanitarian award on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, and numerous proclamations, Man of the Year awards and other forms of recognition -- all of which he accepts to generate public awareness of Caterina's Club. For more information, visit www.caterinasclub.org.

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Contact Info:
Name: Frank Groff
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Organization: Caterina's Club
Address: 451 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805, United States
Website: https://www.caterinasclub.org

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