RJ Harris
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RJ Harris loves his job!
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Originally from Reading, PA, he has considered Harrisburg home for many years, and is related, according to family folklore, to John Harris, founder of Harrisburg. One day he'll get around to tracking down the family tree.
RJ's full name is Richard John Harris; named after Phillies legend Richie Ashburn because his older twin brothers insisted on it.
He has worked in New York City for NBC. Also Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Sacramento. Married to Bonnie since 1972. Three children: Mike, Eric, and Christi, and three grand children: Lydia, Leah, and Lucy.
RJ Harris is also an author! He once weighed 400 pounds and now weights 185. RJ has kept his weight off and has inspired many to lose weight. He is availble to speak to your group about his life-long battle with obesity. Click the cover to learn more.
Click here to view bits and pieces from RJ Harris's show that listeners have asked to have on the website.
Click on the picture for more of RJ's photosRJ's Honors- Distinguished Service - Marine Corp League
- NAIFA- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors "PA Humanitarian of the Year" 2008
- Capital Area SERTOMA Club- Sertoman of the Year 2008
- Special Olympics PA "State Personality of the Year 1999 and 2009"
- Chapel of the Four Chaplains- Inducted 2003
- UNICEF- Humanitarian Citation from Huge Downs for Earthquake relief
- Governor Robert Casey - Citation for fund raising for flood relief
- Named "Harrisburg's Official Humorist" by Mayor Reed
- Named "The Morning Mayor" by Harrisburg Mayor Reed-Recipient of Legion of Honor Bronze Medallion from the Chapel of Four Chaplains.
-Recipient of Sevel Seals Award from the National Guard and Reserve
RJ speaks or emcees in excess of 100 events per year and donates any honorarium received to his favorite charity, "Area M Special Olympics" , raising thousands of dollars to date.RJ's Recipe Box
Friday, January 25, 2013
Support Area M Special Olympics Today!
![Today is the day that we are raising money for Area M Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Between 7 and 9 AM we will take your calls at 717-540-8800. We will take credit cards or checks.
@[100000594429698:2048:Barr]y Stetler, the top individual fundraiser, will join us on air.
Barry will also be at Hoss' in Enola from 11 AM to 8 PM today. Print the coupon from the following link and present it at the door to help Barry help Area M. Thank you so much.
Many of these athletes have become good friends over the years. They make our world a better place!
Hoss' Coupon:
http://www.sopam.org/hoss_coupon.html
Donate directly to Barry's Special Olympics page at this link:
http://sopam.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1043835&lis=1&kntae1043835=45ADA43EBCD24C028083BC316806972F&supId=374787335](https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s480x480/66423_10151645610663012_1024869075_n.jpg)
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