Community Invited to Celebrate the Life of Radio Icon Mark Robertson, Sunday, June 28 With Pet Adoptions and Pet Food Donation Drive, 2-4 PM.
(BLUFFTON, S.C. / SAVANNAH, Ga.) Friends, listeners, and community members are invited to gather for a celebration of life honoring longtime radio personality Mark Robertson on Sunday, June 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Barn at New Riverside, 30 Red Barn Drive in Bluffton. Free parking.
Robertson, a beloved voice of 98.7 The River for 48 years, died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing marks the loss of a trusted broadcaster, community advocate, and friend to generations across Savannah and Bluffton.
Known for keeping listeners informed and entertained, Robertson built a legacy that extended far beyond the airwaves. He was the founder of the station’s annual Christmas Wish program, a 25-year tradition that brought comfort and joy to families facing cancer during the holidays.
In honor of Robertson’s lifelong love for animals, Palmetto Animal League and Hilton Head Humane Association Okatie Campus will be on site with adoptable pets, educational materials, and information about fostering, pet care, and spay and neuter services. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations to support the organizations and animals in their care. QR codes will also be available at the event for monetary donations, which will be shared among participating charities.
Current needs include Friskies canned kitten food and pate, Purina Dog Chow, Purina Puppy Chow, Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow Complete, unflavored Pedialyte, Gerber or Beech-Nut chicken baby food, bath towels, paper towels, Dawn dish soap, cat carriers, and peanut butter without xylitol.
The June 28 celebration of life is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come share stories, memories, and honor a man whose voice, generosity, and compassion helped shape the community for nearly five decades.Event is free and open to the public.
Thank You to Our In-Kind Donors:
Chick-fil-A, Dunkin’, Bluffton Oyster Factory, Bluffton BBQ, One Hot Mama’s, Bluffton Catering,
Town of Bluffton, Lowcountry Computer Guy, Voice of Laura Anderson,
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Website is: Www.colrobertson.com
For donations: Www.venmo.com/u/COLRobertson
For more info please Laura Anderson voiceoflauraanderson@gmail.com. Please use the subject line: Mark’s Celebration of Life, or leave a message at 912-667-3988
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