Men of the Mix Raise $311,121 for Cancer Fight
Hubbard Media's morning and afternoon hosts led fundraising for the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
Men of the Mix at 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) raised $311,121 for the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign in October 2026. The campaign was spurred by co-host Nikki Chuminatto's breast cancer diagnosis and finished first in Chicago.
Why it matters
The total places the Chicago broadcast effort at the top of the city's Men Wear Pink results, drawing public attention to male participation in breast cancer fundraising. The effort was built around a personal diagnosis within the station's own on-air team.
The Men of the Mix raised $311,121 for the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign, finishing first in Chicago. The extraction does not break down how much came from each fundraising channel.
The players
Men of the Mix
The on-air hosts of 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) in Chicago who organized the Men Wear Pink fundraising effort.
American Cancer Society
A national nonprofit focused on cancer research, prevention, and patient support, which runs the Men Wear Pink campaign.
Chris Petlak
A member of the Executive Men Wear Pink Committee who is part of the campaign's leadership.
The details
The fundraising ran through events, special broadcasts, and community initiatives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with Chick-fil-A as a partner. The Men of the Mix also staged a comedy night at Zanies Rosemont for the fourth consecutive year, featuring stand-up and live performances of favorite segments from The Morning Mix and The Afternoon Mix.
Timeline
October 2026: Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraising period with Chick-fil-A.
November 9, 2026: Results announced showing $311,121 raised and a first-place finish in Chicago.
Philanthropy Context
The Men Wear Pink campaign, run by the American Cancer Society, asks men to take part in breast cancer fundraising, which is the framework this Chicago broadcaster's effort follows. The Chicago total is reported as the city's top result within that national campaign.
Chicago listeners who want to support breast cancer research can take part in the Men Wear Pink campaign through the American Cancer Society. The campaign's fundraising total is a reminder that local participation is a direct way to contribute to the cause.
The takeaway
Local media partnerships can turn a personal health story into sustained community fundraising. Readers wanting to help cancer research can look for Men Wear Pink events in their own city.
Further reading
For more on local giving efforts like this, browse Philanthropy coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Radio Ink.
