Up and down the radio dial this week, you’ll hear a request for donations on at least three stations. It’s not a April Fool’s joke that our non-profit broadcasters coincidentally are holding their radiothons this week.

WQLN began its Listener’s Choice radiothon on Monday. They will keep going with pleas for support between regular programs until they hit their goal of $55,000 or Friday evening, whichever comes first. Things are a little precarious for our public media outlet, as Gov. Rendell has proposed dropping state support for all public TV and radio stations. You can get involved by calling 1-800-727-8854.

WCTL started its Spring Sharathon on Tuesday and it will run until Thursday at midnight. The region’s local Christian radio station has a goal of $100,000, and the folks there hope to raise as close to that goal during the on-air portion of the fundraiser this week. This year not only can you listen to goings on at the Waterford studios, but also watch via their webcam and stay in touch with the totals at wctl.org. To make a pledge call 1-800-282-WCTL.

Finally on Thursday, the Family Life Network out of Bath NY, which has translators and stations throughout upstate NY and PA, including in Erie and Corry will raise funds during their Sharathon through Saturday. The Christian network can be reached at 1-800-927-9083.