With special thanks and deep gratitude to Yoko Ono Lennon for playing a vital role in WHY's Hungerthon tradition. In 1994, Yoko generously allowed WHY to use Imagine There's No Hunger, along with John Lennon's self-portrait and signature, as our Hungerthon theme and logo. In 2008 and 2009, Yoko joined WHY and Hard Rock International in expanding the use of John Lennon's "Imagine", his name, and image to create a global campaign to improve the lives of hungry children in communities all around the world. In 2008 she donated "Give Peace A Chance" for Hard Rock International's Serve3 Charity CD, as well as John Lennon's "Gimme Some Truth" for the Serve4 Digital Album in 2009, with 100% of proceeds of both used to help WHY fight childhood hunger. We are most grateful for her generosity and support.
Monday, November 9, 6pm-11pm. Hard Rock Cafe Times Square, 1501 Broadway at 43rd Street (NYC). Global Launch for WHY-Hard Rock International "Imagine There's No Hunger" Campaign, Featuring a concert by artist ambassadors O.A.R., Brett Dennen and Arno Carstens. Tickets t/b/a
Friday, November 13, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Music Trivia Night at SONY. Minimum per ticket donation: $20 to play. Must be pre-registered to attend (no walk-ups).
Hungerthon 2009 Radiothon dates are:
Saturday, November 21 6am-9pm -Sports Radio 66 WFAN with Richard Neer (6am-9am) -101.9 WRXP. Song requests and dedications (10am-6pm)
Sunday, November 22 -Public Service Shows Sports Radio 66 WFAN; Fresh 102.7; 92.3 FM Now; Q104.3; 101.9 WRXP (6am-10am) -Sunday Morning Beatles show on Q104.3 (8am-10am) -Song requests offered on 101.9 WRXP (10am-6pm)
Tuesday, November 24 -WCBS Newsradio 880; 1010 WINS; Sports Radio 66 WFAN; 95.5 WPLJ; Q104.3 FM; 101.9 WRXP; Hot 97 FM; 98.7 KISS FM; WABC Talk Radio; 101.1 WCBS-FM, Fresh 102.7, Sirius XM Satellite Radio; AOL Radio; with support from NY Tri-state Clear Channel Radio Stations Z100, 106.7 Lite FM, KTU and Power 105.1
Tuesday, December 1. Hard Rock London England Global launch Imagine There's No Hunger campaign, with O.A.R.
Also of interest: WHY's friends at Theatre Within will present the 29th Annual John Lennon Tribute on Friday, December 4 at Symphony Space in New York City. Confirmed performers span four generations, ranging from legendary vocalist, Bettye LaVette, to Across The Universe's, Dana Fuchs, plus acclaimed artists, Joan Osborne, David Bromberg, Dan Bern, Lucy Kaplansky, Sonya Kitchell, Rich Pagano of the Fab Faux, The Kennedys, web sensation Chris Bliss, Wendy Osserman Dance and MAD Magazine's Joe Raiola. For tickets online: LennonTribute.org. To order by phone: 212-864-5400, or visit the box office at Symphony Space.
Hungerthon was started in 1975 as a partnership between WHY and Infinity Broadcasting and has since expanded to become an autumn radio tradition among CBS Radio's New York tri-state area radio stations, plus 95.5 FM WPLJ, 104.3 FM WAXQ, Sirius Satellite Radio and internet-only stations RocklandWorldRadio.com and Kweevak.com.
WHY is a leader in the global fight against hunger and poverty that connects grass roots organizations to funding expertise, publicity, policymakers, like-minded groups, and more, and, just as importantly, shares their answers with the world - the ultimate goal being not just to mitigate hunger, but wipe it out. Formerly known as World Hunger Year, WHY was founded in 1975 by the singer-songwriter Harry Chapin and radio talk-show host and current Executive Director Bill Ayres as a means to do the following:
* Attack the root causes of hunger and poverty by promoting effective and innovative community-based solutions that create self-reliance, economic justice, and food security.
* Provide technical assistance, models for replication, and fundraising and media support to help community organization develop new business models based on self-reliance for their clients.
* Operate as a Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations to advance micro-lending, sustainable agriculture, and access to clean water throughout the world.
* Help thousands of America's hungry find food and social services in their neighborhoods through the National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3-HUNGRY).
* Work with performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Michael McDonald, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Aerosmith, Chicago, Lupe Fiasco and Joe D'Urso to raise awareness and fund for community-based organizations.
* Educate the general public and offer an original classroom curriculum to teach children about the problems of hunger and poverty, and inspire them to action through community service.
More than just a music legend, John Lennon was also an outspoken activist, which is why we're honored to offer a selection of limited edition 2009 "Imagine" Hungerthon/Hard Rock Cafe pins, T-shirts and sweatshirts, not to mention the Serve4 CD featuring tracks by Lennon and twelve more of your favorite artists. You can donate at a number of different levels, depending on your ability. All donations are tax deductible. Donate now 
Hungerthon brings together individuals, businesses, civic leaders, musicians and celebrities - all for the cause of fighting hunger and poverty. Now that's a bandwagon worth jumping on. Find out more about how you can join in. Become a volunteer.
Our partner radio stations will be hosting on-air promotions and auctions in support of Hungerthon throughout the Thanksgiving season. Tune into the following stations on November 22 and 25 to bid on exciting auction items:
* WCBS AM - 880 AM * WFAN - 660 AM * 1010WINS - 1010 AM * WCBS FM - 101.1 FM * Q104.3 - 104.3 FM * KROCK - 92.3 FM * Fresh 102.7 - 102.7 FM * Sirius XM Radio * WPLJ - 95.5 FM * WABC Talk Radio * KTU * 106.7 LITE FM * Z100 * Power 105.1