KYSSMas for Kids 2025: Help Missoula Kids This Holiday

It's almost that time of year, folks. We are gearing up for another spectacular year of KYSSMas For Kids - our biggest fundraiser of the year. Last year, KYSSMas For Kids racked up almost $130,000 for local kids and organizations.

Maybe we're getting in over our heads, but we're setting our goals even higher this year.

What is KYSSMas For Kids?

KYSSMas For Kids is a fundraiser that helps kids in need around the holidays. Heck, it really helps parents and guardians in need. Gifts can be expensive, and we want to help alleviate some of the stresses around the holiday season by raising funds to send the kiddos on a shopping spree.

Over 1,200 kids and 31 organizations were beneficiaries of KYSSMas For Kids. Each kid got a gift card with a monetary value on it, and we let them go wild at the local Target.

Fun guests like the Tuba Santas made their appearance at last year's KYSSMas For Kids. Credit: Dennis Bragg photo

Money is raised through donations and an auction. Businesses or individuals can make donations once our website is up and operational. I will provide updates as to when that will be. You can also participate in our auction, with all proceeds benefitting KYSSMas For Kids. We are acquiring auction items as we speak. We don't have the full list, but here are a few items that will be available to bid on.

Gift cards to 1889, Great Burn Brewing, and The Keep
A Titelist golf bag
Gift baskets
Hotel stays
And much more

When is KYSSMas For Kids 2025?

KYSSMas For Kids will be held on Friday, December 5th. We'll have our all-day radio-thon beginning bright and early at 6 am on 94.9 KYSS FM with Denny Bedard, Dennis Bragg, me, and plenty of great guests.

KYSSMAS Volunteer Bill Samsoe, celebrating with John Maki, 2022; Dennis Bragg photo

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Can I sign my kid up?

If you're interested in participating in KYSSMas For Kids as a recipient, you'll have to connect with a group. There are several schools and organizations that participate. Feel free to email me & I'll do my best to connect you with a group.

ace.sauerwein@townsquaremedia.com

Stay tuned for more details to come, but mark your calendars to help the kids ahead of the holiday season.