conjunction with the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army, is raising funds for relief for Hurricane Katrina victims.

6News will host the special “Hurricane Katrina: We Care” from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 11, during which viewers can make pledges to the relief agencies.

“Disasters of this magnitude happen once every 100 years. The least we can do as a communications company is to serve as a conduit for those who want to help,” said Patrick Knorr, Sunflower Broadband general manager. “We can make a difference.”

The special will be followed by 6News at 10 p.m. next Sunday. Phone lines will be open from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. that evening.

All proceeds will go toward the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

Businesses interested in helping raise money through “Hurricane Katrina: We Care” should contact Karin Dougherty, Sunflower Broadband business services manager, at 312-6977.