Fire departments make the Crusade special

Fire departments make the Crusade special

This is why fire departments do so much

Meet Zoe! She’s a shining example of what a difference your Crusade donations can make in the life of a child.

Fire departments raise nearly 60 percent of the Crusade for Children’s donations each year by staging road blocks and other events.

It all started in 1956 when Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Chief Ernie Bohler stood on stage during the third annual Crusade in a steamy un-air-conditioned Memorial Auditorium and challenged all fire departments to join the cause. The challenge was heard loud and clear.

Click here to see the complete list of fire departments that participate annually in the WHAS Crusade for Children.