After being sued for $1 million for falsely identifying a local woman as an adult film star, radio station 96.5 “the Buzz” intends to fundraise just as much to donate to Hope House, a shelter for victims of domestic abuse.

In 2012, DJs of the Buzz’s morning show, Afentra and Danny Boi, were discussing local adult film stars when a listener texted in “Ashley Patton.” Patton is a local woman, but she is not in the pornography business. However, a similarly named woman, Ashley Payton, is.

This mistake went unnoticed by the DJs and they put Patton’s name on the online list they created. She naturally was humiliated and began taking medication for anxiety, having trouble sleeping and filing a lawsuit against Entercom Communications, the company owning the Buzz. The jury ended up awarding Patton $250,000 in actual damages and $750,000 in punitive damages.

The court documents can be found here.

Both Patton and the Buzz were surprised by the verdict. Patton was spoken to just after the case was decided.

“I am actually really surprised on the number they came to,” Patton said. “I think it will hold other stations accountable for what they do and think twice about things they put on the air.”

Entercom must pay the damages within 45 days of the verdict. They will not be able to appeal.

“We need you now,” the Buzz tweeted, “#ListenLonger.”

Soon after, trending locally on Twitter were the hashtags, “#SupportAfentra” and “#SupportDannyBoi.” These were the hosts responsible for the porn star incident.

“#SupportAfentra because @afentra and @lazlothebuzz are like the dysfunctional parents I’ve always wanted,” Twitter user @KrissyDiggs said, “I love them all.”

More support flooded in from Twitter users in the area.

“#SupportAfentra #SupportDannyBoi #SAVETHEBUZZ. It’s more than just a radio station,” Twitter user @rckchkhwk said, “Most of us on twitter are friends because of @965TheBuzz.”

People even offered to raise funds to help pay the price of the lawsuit. The Buzz twitter account supported raising a million dollars, but not to help Entercom pay the hefty fund of the lawsuit damage, to raise money for a charity.

“But let it be known,” the Buzz said in a tweet, “We don’t want any money. If we raise money let’s give it to a battered women’s shelter. #WeCanDoBetter #listenlonger. As a matter of fact if anyone starts a fund raiser in our name (we will support) let’s raise a million dollars for @hopehouse.”

With that, long time Buzz listener Jennifer Harper set up a FirstGiving page called, “Buzz Million for Hope House.” The Buzz and its DJs quickly hopped on board, donated, and retweeted. The nonprofit has already gained many supporters and raised over $11,000 for Hope House. The Buzz even gave away tickets for the upcoming sold out Alt-J concert to a randomly drawn donor of more than $25.

However, this is only 1 percent of the million dollar goal. Harper and the Buzz plan to have all the money raised by March 27, 2015. Anyone can help by going here http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/buzzmillion/buzzmillion/nonprofit. You can choose to donate anonymously or with your name and a message to the Buzz. As always, you can help by listening longer.