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I support the WHAS Crusade for Children and You Should Too!
The Courier-Journal has teamed up with the Crusade for Children to launch the campaign called “I support the WHAS Crusade for Children and You Should Too!” Here are the first in the series featuring Arnold Garson, President & Publisher of The Courier-Journal and Terry Meiners, Crusade co-host/WHAS Radio personality.

Arnold Garson

Terry Meiners

What the Crusade means to me
There are so many people, organizations and companies that support the WHAS Crusade for Children, we asked them to tell us what Crusade means to them in a campaign called, “What Crusade means to me.”

Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department

The Huber Family

Hardwood Classic Highlights
On New Year’s day 2010, some former Universtiy of Kentucky Wildcats and University of Louisville Cardinals suited up with some WHAS11 local celebrities to raise money for the WHAS Crusade for Children. Check out the three-pointers and monster jams!

WHAS Crusade for Children: Building the Future
The Crusade Endowment fully funds the Crusade’s future. The Endowment allows the Crusade to continute granting 100% of donations collected on Crusade weekend. The Endowment guarantees that children with special needs will be helped for decades to come. It’s so simple, a kid can explain it. Watch!

 

Miracle Dancers 2009
The Miracle Dancers are a special dance troop from the Diane Moore Dance Academy. Their inspiring routines are seen each year on the WHAS Crusade for Children telethon. Watch this fantastic performance filled with emotion from 2009.

 

Miracle Dancers 2008
Watch the Miracle Dancers, a special dance troop from the Diane Moore Dance Academy. Here’s an inspiring routine from 2008.

 

The Miracle Dancers from 2007
The Miracle Dancers are a special dance troop from the Diane Moore Dance Academy. Their inspiring routines are seen each year on the WHAS Crusade for Children telethon. This emotion-filled performance is from 2007.

 

The Miracle Dancers from 2006
The Miracle Dancers are a special dance troop from the Diane Moore Dance Academy. Their inspiring routines are seen each year on the WHAS Crusade for Children telethon. This emotionally charged performance is from 2006.

 

1965 Crusade – The Rhythm Kings
The Rhythm Kings do a little dancin’ and singin’ on the 1965 WHAS Crusade for Children.

1963 Crusade – Red Allen
New Orleans trumpeter Red Allen lets it fly on the 1963 WHAS Crusade for Children.

1963 Jay Willoughby and Phyliss Knight
Singer Jay Willoughby gives a stirring rendition of the classic, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” during a reason-to-give number on the 1963 WHAS Crusade for Children. This rare clip shows the Crusade under the direction of broadcast pioneer Phyllis Knight.

1963 Singer June Valley
Recording artist June Valley sings some American standards on the 1963 WHAS Crusade for Children.

“Little Miss Dynamite” sings a timeless classic on the 1994 Crusade
Brenda Lee sings this timeless classic during the 1994 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon seen live on WHAS-TV and heard on WHAS Radio. Brenda headlined that year’s effort to raise money for children with special needs.

Tonight Show icon Doc Severinsen performs golden Crusade moment
Doc was the featured headliner of the 1965 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon in Louisville, Kentucky raising money for children with special needs. Here, he and his band give a stirring performance of “Saints.”

Olympic Medalist Shawn Johnson supports the Crusade
Olympic gold medalist and this season’s “Dancing with the Stars” champ Shawn Johnson was in New Albany at SIGS Sportsplex on Thursday, June 11. While there Shawn was treated to a performance by “The Miracle Dancers” from the Diane Moore Dance Academy. The “Miracles” repeated their heart-warming dance to the song Defying Gravity from the Broadway musical Wicked. During her busy action-packed day, she took time out to record this promotional announcement supporting the WHAS Crusade for Children. THANK YOU Shawn!

“Mayor of Mantown” challenge helps Crusade
WQXE radio in Elizabethtown morning host Greg Milby and afternoon drive time DJ Paul Leidy squared off in a firefighter challenge. Central Hardin and Valley Fire Departments hosted the “Mayor of Mantown” event to benefit the WHAS Crusade for Children. It’s all in fun and preparation for the upcoming 56th annual WHAS Crusade for Children on June 6 – 7, 2009 to benefit children with special needs.

Robin Roberts of ABC News pitches in for the Crusade
ABC News Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts invites you to make a contribution and join the 56th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children on June 6-7, 2009. Your support makes life better for children with special needs.

Louisville band Amherst supports the WHAS Crusade for Children
Louisville local band Amherst performs “Mirrored Room of Window Light” to show support for the WHAS Crusade for Children. They’ll perform on the 56th Annual Crusade Internet/radio/telethon on June 6 & 7, 2009 to show their support for children with special needs supported by the Crusade.

The Louisville Youth Choir performs the Crusade theme
The Louisville Youth Choir under the direction of Terri Foster records a soothing rendition of the Crusade for Children theme “One Dream, One Heart.” You’ll also meet some children whose lives are being made better by donations to the WHAS Crusade for Children.

1963 WHAS Crusade for Children opening ceremonies
Patsy Bloor Dancers kick off the 10th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children. Singer Jay Willoughby performs the traditional introduction song. The venerable Milton Metz introduces a calvacade of stars including Homer & Jethro.

1978 Crusade for Children special moment
Seven-year-old Troy Gilbert takes over the show from showbiz legend Diahann Carroll and has “Mr. Crusade” Jim Walton playing the role of sound man.

1978 WHAS Crusade for Children open
Singers Judy Marshall and Joann Hale open the 25th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children with a rousing number that includes the Patsy Bloor Dancers doing a special multi-generational dance to celebrate the Crusade’s Silver Anniversary. Stars include Diahann Carroll, Vic Tayback and Donald O’Connor.

Doc Severinsen shows off his vocal style to comedic effect from 1965
Flamboyant Tonight Show band leader Doc Severinsen shows his “down home” side with some fine warbling on the 1965 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon in Louisville, Kentucky.

Doc Severinsen with orchestra 1965
Famed trumpeter Doc Severinsen serves up a heapin’ helpin’ of musical talent as he performs with a big band during the 1965 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon in Louisville, Kentucky.

Phyllis Knight remembers
Former WHAS Crusade for Children executive director Phyllis Knight remembers entertainers from the 50’s and 60’s as she reflects on her years of service to children with special needs. Phyllis was interviewed by Louisville Courier-Journal columnist Bob Hill on January 21, 2003.

Encore, girls choir sings WHAS Crusade for Children Theme
Small town Kentucky young ladies ages 6 – 12 from Col. William Casey Elementary School in Columbia sing “One Dream, One Heart,” the WHAS Crusade for Children theme song.

Todd Hildreth and the Crusade Quintet
Learned jazz musicians bring a down home feel to an event which raises money for children with special needs. Watch this clip from the 2007 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon in Louisville, Kentucky.

Judy Marshall & Jo Ann Hale on the 1965 Crusade 
Hear standards from the 1965 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon in Louisville, Kentucky featuring the song stylings of Judy Marshall and Jo Ann Hale.

Donate your car to the WHAS Crusade for Children
Donate your car and help children with special needs. You get a tax deduction, clear off a space on your driveway and feel better too! 

Dueling harmonica Srgo Brothers in 1984 classic clip
The Srgo Brothers, a comical harmonica playing team, strut their chops with a number they call “Dueling Harmonicas” in this 1984 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon clip from Louisville, Kentucky.

I Sing America sings the WHAS Crusade for Children theme
The “I Sing America” choir, a group of Jefferson County Public School students in Louisville, Kentucky, sings the WHAS Crusade for Children theme, “One Dream, One Heart.”

Randy Atcher with “High, Wide & Handsome”
Vince Gill’s fiddle player Jeff Guernsey scorches “Orange Blossom Special” as 82-year-old Shorty Chesser goes against doctor’s orders and dances up a storm! Legendary Randy Atcher leads the way, accompanied by son Mark. Gotta see it!