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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – On Friday February 15, KAIT and the Jonesboro Radio Group will host the 15^th annual Have a Heart Wish-a-Thon.

You'll hear stories from wish children and their families about how Make-a-Wish has touched their lives, and granted their wishes. The Jonesboro Radio Group will also be granting a wish live over the radio.

All donations stay in Region 8 as part of the Mid-South Make-a-Wish Chapter.

The Have a Heart Wish-a-Thon kicks off at 6am Friday and ends with the grand total announcement at 7pm.

To make a pledge over the phone, call (870) 933-8800.

Text "Wish" to 52488 (KAIT8) for list of locations to donate-standard text message and data rates may apply.

You can also make a donation at one of the roadblocks listed below:

2013 Roadblock Locations

JONESBORO: Stadium Blvd and Nettleton Ave (Super D Drug Store)

JONESBORO: Caraway Rd and Highland Drive (Mattress King)

PARAGOULD: West Kingshighway (in front of Hays)

BAY: Hwy 463 @ Elder Street AND Hwy 463 @ Main in Bay (2 locations)

TRUMANN: Hwy 463 and 69 in Trumann next to Sonic

HARRISBURG: Hwy 1 and Hwy 14 in Harrisburg at the stoplight