Childs Christmas Gifts Destroyed By Fire

On November 18th, 2008, a fire at 454 St. Charles Circle destroyed the Christmas gifts for little Madison Pegram along with her home near Palmetto Point. The name "Pegram" my not ring a bell, but Madison's father's radio name will...Rick Roberts. I had the pleasure of working with Rick when he was on K-Country 103.1, watching daily as he gave "unselfishly" of himself to the community he loves so much. During my years at Sunny 106.5, I observed Rick raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the St. Jude Children's Hospital and many other charities along the Grand Strand. If you needed help in the community, all you needed do was call Rick, and if he was available, he would be there.

It is at a time like this, that the people who reached out for Rick's help over all those years, return that favor, if possible, with a donation to help re-purchase Madison's Christmas gifts. It doesn't matter how much you can send, just show Rick and his daughter the love he showed to the community and our residents. Rick is not aware of this post, it is something that was put together with Horry County Sheriff Jeff Benton (currently at Gator 107.9)and myself, in lieu of having some sort of fundraiser. I would hope that every member of the broadcast community along the Grand Strand take up a collection at your respective station to help a fellow broadcaster out!

Rick's address is:

Miss Madison Pegram
c/o Rick Pegram
415 Garden Dr.
Surfside Beach SC., 29575

May all of you that read this have a "blessed" Thanksgiving and a "Merry Christmas" and please don't forget to keep our troops in your thoughts and your prayers, serving us proudly in those far away places.

God Bless the United States Of America!
Lou