The 10th annual Frank FM Pay for Play took over WFNK and WBQX for two days, giving listeners the chance to take control of the playlist while supporting MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s.

Throughout the event, listeners made donations in exchange for song requests, ranging from $25 to hear favorites from Frank’s core artists to $500 for selections well outside the station’s usual playlist. That meant just about anything could hit the airwaves — including unexpected requests from artists like Iron Maiden and Barry Manilow.

By the end of the two-day event, Pay for Play raised $18,220 in listener donations for MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s.

Pay for Play has become a unique example of how local radio can combine entertainment, community engagement and fundraising. Its return demonstrated the strong connection between Frank FM and its listeners, who once again stepped up to support an important resource for children and families throughout Maine.

With $18,220 raised and plenty of unexpected songs making their way onto the radio, the 10th Pay for Play put the “fun” back in fundraising — and made a meaningful impact for MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s.