“Marty Marathon” to be broadcast Sept. 1

Marty Adler in his element.

A local radio station will fondly remember its founder with a marathon in his honour.

A “Marty Marathon” will return to the airwaves of CKBG 107.9 “The Burg” on Labour Day to honour its founder Marty Adler. 

The station, via press release, said it is a marathon “to honour the life and legacy of owner and founder Marty Adler.” 

What is the Marty Marathon? The station, now run by Marty’s son Greg and producer Deanna Piazza, says it will run from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 1. Adler himself presented the first “Marty Marathon” on Labour Day in 2023 – Sept. 4, 2023 to be exact – and debuted the song “Amherstburg.” Adler wrote the lyrics and the vocals were performed by local musician Rick Rock.

It was the only song to be played during those hours, the station said, aside from a Jimmy Buffett song. 

Buffett passed away Sept. 1, 2023, just days before the initial “Marty Marathon.”

Adler himself passed away Aug. 24, 2024.

“Throughout the day, Marty told stories and shared insights of his life, experiences and headline news commentary,” the station said in the press release. “This Labour Day, we want to continue with tradition to honour Marty with our own version of the ‘Marty Marathon.’ Hear the song Amherstburg every hour on hour, along with other great hits! Each hour hear a different story about the life and legacy of Marty Adler. We will have live hosts in the studio from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This is where you, the community, become part of the Marty Marathon as we aim to raise $10,000 for Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation.” 

The public is invited to tune in to hear stories from cancer survivors, warriors and friends/family that have been impacted from cancer. CKBG 107.9 FM is scheduling in-person and phone interviews throughout the day for the community to share their story and raise funds and awareness for Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation. 

Anyone interested in being interviewed and sharing their story can reach out to info@ckbg.ca.

In addition to being heard over the airways at 107.9 FM, people can also stream the station at www.ckbg.ca. 

“Marty Marathon” to be broadcast Sept. 1

By RTT Staff