Children selected to participate get a pint of Rutter’s chocolate milk.
Rutter’s Farm Stores is now the local sponsor for Fox43 and MaryEllen Pann’s Weather Kid Wednesday.
Each child that gets chosen to be one of MaryEllen’s Weather Kids with receive a pint of Rutter’s Chocolate Milk, a t-shirt, a drawstring bag, and a plush cow by Rutter’s.
Every Wednesday, Fox43 chooses a child between 5th and 12th grade. For an hour during the afternoon news broadcast, the Weather Kid gets to see the behind the scenes of MaryEllen’s job as Fox43’s Meteorologist. Then, the Weather Kid is on-air at 4:45 p.m. with MaryEllen to present the weather forecast to viewers.
“We have always been a huge supporter of donating to organizations geared towards helping children. So, what better way than to help them discover their passion for science, communications, and follow their dreams to maybe one day become a weather person. Rutter’s and Fox43 have built a great partnership, and sponsoring their Weather Kid is just a natural fit,” said Derek Gaskins, chief customer officer.