WBSM's Chris McCarthy suffered a nearly-fatal bout of COVID-19 in March 2021, which included suffering multiple heart attacks and strokes while fighting the virus. Later, as he was on the road to recovery, he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that is destroying his kidneys. You can help Chris through his own GoFundMe and check out some of the other fundraising events happening for him in the articles below.
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The SouthCoast Turned Out to Support Chris McCarthy
It was a moment a year in the making, as Chris McCarthy stepped into The Vault in downtown New Bedford to a large contingent of friends, family and supporters.
New Bedford Is Ready to Rock for Chris McCarthy
A special fundraiser is being held at The Vault in New Bedford on March 10 to benefit WBSM's Chris McCarthy and help with his post-COVID struggles.
Knights of Columbus Fundraiser for Chris McCarthy
The Mattapoisett Knights of Columbus group is sponsoring a fundraiser to help WBSM's Chris McCarthy in his fight back from a debilitating case of COVID-19.
Chris McCarthy Needs a Kidney and How to Donate to His GoFundMe
WBSM's Chris McCarthy joined Barry Richard this afternoon to share the news that he's suffered a setback in his recovery from his brutal battle with COVID-19.
Chris McCarthy Returns to Share Details of His COVID-19 Battle
LISTEN: Chris McCarthy returned to the WBSM airwaves on The Barry Richard Show to share the horrific details of his battle with COVID-19 – which he almost lost.