Volunteers work 24 hours straight to help local non-profits Starr Anderson July 10, 2014 1 minute read For the fifth year local business professionals will volunteer their time at CreateAthon and work-around the clock for non-profits in the area. WFIR’s Starr Anderson with the details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Two long time friends write a Young Adult novelNext: Lane closure affecting traffic on Interstate 81 North in Roanoke Co. Related Stories Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026