Q102’s Buster Champions Autism Acceptance Month with Fundraising Campaign and Community Event Benefiting Children’s Specialized Hospital

Philadelphia, PA  – April 16, 2026 –iHeartMedia Philadelphia’s Q102, Philly’s #1 Hit Music Station, announced that its on-air personality Buster will lead a powerful community effort to support children and families impacted by autism through a special fundraising and awareness campaign benefiting Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) Foundation’s Autism Acceptance Campaign.

Throughout April, Autism Acceptance Month, Q102’s Buster is raising critical funds to support the hospital’s programs and services, which provide life-changing care, early intervention and support for children across New Jersey. In addition, Buster will spotlight inspiring stories by interviewing patients, families and healthcare professionals to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of autism.

A Community Call to Action

Buster’s campaign highlights the urgent need for early intervention services. With growing waiting lists across the country, many children are missing critical developmental windows when therapy and support can have the greatest impact.

“It’s my honor and pleasure to partner with CSH Foundation on a cause that means so much to me and my family,” said Q102’s Buster. “Early intervention with kiddos that might be on the spectrum is one of the smartest moves we can make as a parent. To help clear the waiting list for these kids, we need resources and that’s exactly where these donations are going!”

Special Event: Autism Acceptance Community Day

To bring the community together, Buster will host a free public event:

Saturday, April 25
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Gerhard’s Appliances Showroom 290 N Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA 19038.

In partnership with Wild Fork and Gerhard’s Appliances, the event will feature barbecue sampling, prizes and giveaways, family friendly activities, and opportunities to learn more about autism and available community resources

Attendees are encouraged to support the campaign, connect with the community and join the movement for autism acceptance.

Listeners can visit q102.com/buster to donate to the campaign and learn more about the cause and the initiative.

Children’s Specialized Hospital is the largest regional provider of autism services, treating more than 16,000 children each year through early intervention, CSH Autism Center of Excellence, CS ABA Services, RUCares Severe Behavior Program, and additional community services. CSH Foundation raises funds to support the hospital’s greatest needs, including expanding access to care for children on the autism spectrum.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia Philadelphia owns and operates WIOQ FM and is part of iHeartMedia, Inc.iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to both Podtrac and Triton, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, has the highest-reach and most engaged influencers, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

About Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation

When you give to Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH) Foundation, 100% of your donation supports the programs and services of CSH that are transforming the lives of children with unique health challenges. CSH Foundation receives philanthropic support from community members who share our mission and commitment to ensuring that all children receive the life-changing care they need to reach their full potential. To help or learn more, visit https://give2csh.org.

About Children’s Specialized Hospital

Children’s Specialized Hospital, part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, is a world leaders in specialized care, providing inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults from birth to 21 years of age facing unique healthcare challenges – from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to a full scope of developmental, behavioral, and mental health concerns. At multiple locations spanning New Jersey, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective so each child can reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.rwjbh.org/childrensspecialized or follow us on Facebook, Linked In, Instagram and Twitter.