June 2nd, 2009
Community Projects
KWDB has been involved in numerous community events throughout the past five years. The premiere event for Whidbey Island and the City of Oak Harbor has been the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay-For-Life, twenty-four hour walk to raise money and awareness for the fight against cancer.
The event kicks off beginning in January with planning and recruiting of teams and sponsors. The event culminates on a weekend in June with all teams coming together at the Oak Harbor Middle School track. KWDB provides live coverage of the kick-off ceremonies and continues with supportive music throughout the night. During the course of the event, live interviews and various entertainment promotions are conducted leading up to the final closing ceremony.
In 2005, KWDB helped raise $175,000.00 far exceeding the goal set at $135,000.00. In 2006, the goal is expected to be set at $210,000.00.
KWDB participates in numerous events throughout the year as presented by various service clubs as follows…
- Whidbey Island Challenge Gravity Race (Rotary Club)
- City Beach Classic Car Show (Lions Club)
- Holland Happening Festival (City of Oak Harbor)
- Provide choreographed music for the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks display at City Beach
- National Night Out for Crime Prevention and various food drives for the local food banks
- Build the Pride – Oak Harbor Stadium Fund
In addition to the many events in the KWDB listening area, the station provides Public Service announcements in support of all non-profit organizations.