The 73rd WHAS Crusade for Children raised $6,235,132.67!
73rd WHAS Crusade for Children tote board total celebration. Photographer: John Holthaus
LOUISVILLE, KY – Communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana once again demonstrated the power of generosity and compassion as the 73rd WHAS Crusade for Children concluded with a tote board total of $6,235,132.67. This is the second highest total in Crusade history, only behind the 50th WHAS Crusade for Children in 2003.
The funds raised during Crusade weekend will support children with health care, educational, and emotional wellness needs through grants awarded to nonprofit agencies, schools, hospitals, and other organizations serving children throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
The WHAS Crusade for Children is made possible through the dedication of thousands of volunteers, firefighters, donors, businesses, civic organizations, schools, and community partners who work year-round to improve the lives of children.
“This incredible total reflects the unwavering commitment of our communities to children and families who need support,” said Dawn Lee, President and CEO of the WHAS Crusade for Children. “Every dollar raised represents hope, opportunity, and access to vital services for children throughout our region. We are deeply grateful to the firefighters, businesses, volunteers, donors, and partners who continue to make the Crusade’s mission possible. Together, we are changing lives and helping children reach their fullest potential.”
Top Kentucky Fire Department
Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District $345,788.71
Top Indiana Fire Department
Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department $100,618.33
Top Organization
Archdiocese of Louisville $311,628.03
To Make a Donation
Tax-deductible contributions can be made year-round securely online on WHASCrusade.org or by mail:
WHAS Crusade for Children
520 W. Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Digital donations can also be made using Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal.
List of on-air donors:
NOTE: List is still being updated.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026:
BALLARDSVILLE BROADCAST LOCATION
LaGrange Fire and Rescue $29,070.75
Roe, Roman and Blaise Lemonade Stand $1,291.57
Ballardsville Fire Department $14,934.16
North Oldham Fire Department $10,850.00
LG&E and KU Energy $258,662.04
PLEASURE RIDGE PARK TRAINING CENTER LOCATION
Juliana Carman Lemonade Stand $523.88
Logan Starnes Lemonade Stand $1,237.93
Okolona Street Rods $11,817.23
Norton Healthcare $107,060.04
Brantley Lemonade Stand $366.00
Bluegrass World of Wheels $21,902.00
Kevin Adams $902.00
Republic Bank $10,000.00
Republic Bank – Power Hour $7,300.00
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IN CHRISTY’S GARDEN IN PARISTOWN HALL
Hazelwood Community Homes – Paul Hall, Charlie B. & friends $2,115.00
UAW Local 3058 $2,500.00
Sacred Heart Crusade Club $637.00
Meredith Dunn School $1,844.50
Jefferson County Public Schools $50,263.00
Sparkles & Spurs $3,126.57
TOPS Indiana #20 $450.00
Visually Impaired Preschool Services $991.51
Jefferson County Clerk’s Office $32,325.92
Rollin’ on the River Fest $7,030.17
AMVETS Post 61 $3,150.00
Shirley’s Way – Event Sponsor $10,000.00
Louisville Triple Crown of Running $9,999.75
Biscuit Belly – Food Donor
Legacy Cakes and Catering – Food Donor
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill $850.00
Kentucky Kingdom – Tickets for Lemonade Stand participants
Emerson Perkin Lemonade Stand $150.00
Liam Turner Keeley Lemonade Stand $725.22
Sadiq Family Lemonade Stand $80.00
Miracle Hughes Lemonade Stand $375.00
Emma Martins’ and the Stembers’ Lemonade Stand $75.00
Touch of Class Ladies $3,918.54
VARIETY SHOW AT PARISTOWN HALL
Kelly Knoop $12,155.00
Shirley’s Way $20,000.00 Benefit Show Sponsor
Diane Moore Miracle Dancers $19,500.00
Milltown Fire Department $21,917.25
CAMPBELLSVILLE BROADCAST LOCATION ON WBKO
Green Co Volunteer Fire Department $17,521.08
Campbellsville/Taylor Co Fire Department $35,231.28
Breeding Volunteer Fire Department $3,581.78
Adair County $61,750.00
Summersville Fire Department $7,643.84
Tripp and Evie Decker Lemonade Stand $3,547.00
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026:
LEITCHFIELD BROADCAST LOCATION ON WBKO
East Grayson Co. Fire Department $5,076.79
Custer Area Volunteer Fire Department $4,375.32
McDaniels Fire Department $2,291.00
Clarkson Fire Department $22,291.42
Harned Fire Department $41,813.13
Hardinsubrg Fire Department $13,134.54
Webster Area Volunteer Fire Department $4,552.95
Leitchfield Fire Department $10,011.19
ELIZABETHTOWN, SHELBYVILLE, & BARDSTOWN BROADCAST LOCATIONS ON WBNA
Central Hardin Fire Department $5,627.22
Elizabethtown Fire Department $12,398.00
Stephensburg Volunteer Fire Department $1,880.38
Lebanon Junction Fire Department $12,053.48
Sonora Fire and Rescue $21,178.25
West Hardin Fire and Rescue $10,512.27
Upton Volunteer Fire and Rescue $10,789.58
Vine Grove Fire Department $15,211.00
Glendale Fire Department $7,594.00
West Point Fire Department / Ambulance $7,400.00
KY 86 Fire and Rescue $32,494.79
Rineyville Fire Department $11,373.08
Radcilff Fire Department $4,088.00
Hodgenville Fire Department $1,108.75
Valley Creek Fire Department $17,045.00
Hardin County Totals $157,592.57
Bedford Volunteer Fire Department $8,561.02
Eminence Fire and Rescue $20,066.16
Pleasureville Volunteer Fire Department $20,900.00
New Castle Voulunteer Fire Department $18,735.00
Taylorsville / Spencer County Fire Department $38,852.45
Shelbyville Fire Deparment $22,889.91
Waddy Volunteer Fire Department $16,229.62
Shelby County Fire Department $109,193.18
Raywick Volunteer Fire Department $13,100.27
Bradfordsville Fire Department $4,960.57
Gravel Switch Fire Department $4,375.47
Lebanon Fire District $46,126.00
Loretto Volunteer Fire Department $4,528.68
Willisburg Fire and Rescue $10,001.00
Springfield/Washington Co Fire $7,574.97
Boston Volunteer Fire and Rescue $754.88
Rolling Fork Fire Department $151,651.15
Northeast Nelson Fire Protection District $20,100.00
New Hope Volunteer Fire Department
Nelson Co Fire Department $24,532.64
WHAS11 STUDIO
Superior Van & Mobility $7,300.00
St. Matthews Fire Protection District $134,100.00
South Oldham Fire and Rescue $74,536.88
Kentuckiana Corvette Club $9,314.43
Louisville Lowriders Association/Individuals Car Club $570.00
Louisville Fire Department $16,755.70
WHAS 11 $6,459.00
UL & UL Health $7,300.00
Campbellsburg Fire & Rescue Department – KY $9,431.47
Tiger Foundation & The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Lodge of Kentucky, Inc $12,500.00
Fairdale Fire Department $34,671.13
Throckmorton Golf Tournament $132,673.00
Livonia Fire & Rescue $3,228.13
Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department $22,430.79
Leavenworth Fire District $4,145.40
Gun Safe Raffle Winner- Chad Riddle
Westport Volunteer Fire Department $2,260.63
Lorne Ballard Family $16,263.41
Glenn Auto Group $10,000.00
Pewee Valley Fire Protection District $29,685.18
Zoneton Fire Protection District $70,483.67
Fast Signs – Cash Donation $3,500.00
Nichols Fire Department $18,679.26
Southeast Bullitt Fire Department $31,551.46
JenningsTownship Fire Department $19,656.48
Lexington Fire Department $2,364.44
Scottsburg Fire Department $26,085.38
Jeffersonville Indiana Fire Department $81,319.40
Kentucky Kingdom $5,000.00
Okolona Fire Protection District $40,753.08
Mount Washington Fire Department $46,445.96
Ekron Fire Department $16,072.00
Keegan Lemonade Stand $150.00
Shepherdsville Fire & Rescue $41,158.55
Kentucky Lottery $1,200.00
Meade County Fire District $10,523.45
Jake & Ellwood Band $272.00
Heth Township Fire Department $20,000.00
Quilt 1 – Gary Gilley
Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department $33,550.73
Jeffersontown Fire Protection District $118,024.46
Shirley’s Way $15,000.00
Lanesville Fire Department $18,954.09
The Temple at least $4000
Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department $100,618.33
Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department $67,930.85
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS $176,501.10
Crusade Endowment $750,000.00
Shively Fire Department $10,194.84
Crusade Swag Basket – Heather Coward
Floyd County Fire Territory $14,918.06
Highlander Fire Protection District $68,722.63
CHI Saint Joseph Health $7,300.00
Payneville Fire Department $13,583.99
Utica Fire and Rescue $33,557.16
Churchill Downs $50,000.00
Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department $21,580.65
Leavenworth Crusaders $4,642.65
Archdiocese of Louisville $311,628.03
Clarksville Fire Department $44,719.00
Kelly’s Lemonade (For Clay Fackler) $7,000.11
Kevin Adams – Split the Pot – Winner: John Craig
Boone Township Volunteer Fire Department $4,726.34
Flaherty Volunteer Fire Department $19,418.45
Board of Directors $6,800.00
Rhodelia Fire Department $2,435.00
Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District (PRP) $345,788.71
Harrison TWP Fire Department $17,503.66
Fern Creek Fire Department $225,250.00
Final Total – $6,235,132.67
NOTE: List is still being updated.
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