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Building the Future – A Crusade Television Special
Saturday 6:30pm to 8:00pm

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Monday, December 09, 2019 / Published in Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment

The 11th annual WHAS Crusade for Children “Building the Future” mini-telethon will air Saturday, December 14th 6:30pm to 8:00pm on WHAS11.

The program is devoted to the WHAS Crusade Endowment. It will feature contributors from across Kentuckiana who are making a difference. The program will be hosted by 840 WHAS Radio’s Terry Meiners and WHAS11’s Kristin Goodwillie.

More about the WHAS Crusade Endowment

In September, 2002, the WHAS Crusade for Children Board of Directors voted to create the new Crusade Endowment.

It guarantees that 100 percent of the Crusade’s annual telethon collections continue to go directly to agencies that help children with special needs. It ensures that millions more children will be helped for decades to come.

– 100% of each donation to the WHAS Crusade for Children helps children with special needs.
– The Crusade Endowment Campaign fully funds our future.
– Beyond your annual contribution, we need your Crusade Endowment donation now.
– Change a child’s life forever, support the WHAS Crusade Endowment.

Watch this video about Jane Charmoli. See why she made the decision to include the WHAS Crusade for Children in her estate plans.

Longtime Crusade and Moral Side of the News Panelist Tom Mobley dies

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Tuesday, December 03, 2019 / Published in Crusade Events, Crusade History, Human Interest


Tom & Alice Mobley attended the 2018 WHAS Crusade for Children Holiday Luncheon honoring the clergy who are panelists on Moral Side of The News and determine Crusade funding.

Watch a tribute video on our Facebook page, just click here.


Dr. Tommy Wayne Mobley, 70, of Bardstown, died December 2, 2019, at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  A native of Harrodsburg, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Alice Faye Mobley (nee Gordon); his daughter, Rachael Nickoson (Matt) Avon, IN; his son, Marcus Mobley, Bardstown; five grandsons, Justin & James Mobley, and Mathias, Levi, & Nehemiah Nickoson, Avon; one brother, James Steven Mobley (Hazel), Mt. Washington, many nieces and nephews, including Joe & John Mobley, Mt. Washington. He was preceded in death by his parents, James I. & Anna Mae Mobley.

A graduate of Fern Creek High School, he received his baccalaureate at Cincinnati Christian University and his Master’s and Doctorate from Southern Theological Seminary. He also studied at Louisville Bible College and Kentucky Southern College (U of L).

A minister of the Gospel, he was currently serving his second term as President of LBC.  He previously was Registrar and Professor of Christian Education at CCU and College of the Scriptures and a Garrett Fellow at SBTS.  Church ministries in Kentucky include Shiloh Christian Church (Lawrenceburg), Fairdale Christian Church (Louisville), Elsmere Church of Christ (Erlanger), and Nelson Christian Church (Bardstown) as well as First Christian Church (Scottsburg, IN).  Often holding dual ministries, he also held numerous interim ministries throughout Kentuckiana.

Chaplaincy was the third aspect of his ministry for 50 years. He became Chaplain of Fern Creek Fire Dept. after serving as a “School Boy Fireman.” He later served as a Chaplain with Jefferson Co. Police Dept., Covington Police Dept., Scottsburg Police Dept., Scott Co. Sheriff’s Office (Reserve Deputy Sheriff), Louisville Division of Police (Coordinator of Chaplains), and Bardstown Police Dept.  Additionally, he was FBI Chaplain with the Louisville Division for over 25 years and a Chaplain with Flaget Memorial Hospital.  A member of International Conference of Police Chaplains, he held their highest level of certification, was a Certified Instructor, and served on several committees.  A co-author of the first textbook on Police Chaplaincy, he taught the first-ever college and seminary courses on Police Chaplaincy.

He was a panelist on “WHAS Moral Side of the News” TV and radio program over 30 years as well as on the “WHAS Crusade for Children” Ministerial Advisory Board.  He was Prayer Chairman for both North American Christian Convention and the National Missionary Convention in 1986. He was recipient of the Louisville Mayor’s Outstanding Service Award and was named to FCHS Hall of Fame. He was involved in numerous other local and national organizations.

His funeral is 11am Friday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.  Visitation is 3-7pm Thursday and after 9am Friday until the time of the service.

Building The Future TV special
December 14th

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Friday, November 22, 2019 / Published in Uncategorized

The 11th annual WHAS Crusade for Children “Building the Future” mini-telethon will air Saturday, December 14th 6:30pm to 8:00pm on WHAS11.

The program is devoted to the WHAS Crusade Endowment. It will feature contributors from across Kentuckiana who are making a difference. The program will be hosted by 840 WHAS Radio’s Terry Meiners and WHAS11’s Kristin Goodwillie.

More about the WHAS Crusade Endowment

In September, 2002, the WHAS Crusade for Children Board of Directors voted to create the new Crusade Endowment.

It guarantees that 100 percent of the Crusade’s annual telethon collections continue to go directly to agencies that help children with special needs. It ensures that millions more children will be helped for decades to come.

– 100% of each donation to the WHAS Crusade for Children helps children with special needs.
– The Crusade Endowment Campaign fully funds our future.
– Beyond your annual contribution, we need your Crusade Endowment donation now.
– Change a child’s life forever, support the WHAS Crusade Endowment.

Watch this video about Jane Charmoli. See why she made the decision to include the WHAS Crusade for Children in her estate plans.

Specialized teachers prepare child with albinism for kindergarten

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019 / Published in Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History

Gabriel Forrest was born with a rare genetic disorder that affects 1 in 20,000 babies. He has albinism. For Gabriel that means a lack of pigment in his skin and hair. It also affects his vision. Once the shock wore off, the family found help through agencies supported by the WHAS Crusade for Children, like Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS).

At VIPS, Gabriel gets special attention to properly prepare him for kindergarten with basic concepts of numbers, shapes and social interaction.

Since 1985, VIPS has received more than $2 million in Crusade funding. Those grants continue to guarantee that children like Gabriel have the resources they need to be successful.

Camp gives children with cancer diagnoses a place to just be kids

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Monday, November 04, 2019 / Published in Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Human Interest

Sometimes a child facing a diagnosis like cancer just needs a break from the fear and treatment. No one knows that better than 13-year-old Lana Dobson. Thanks to the WHAS Crusade for Children and the Kids Cancer Alliance, Lana and her friends are getting that break the Indian Summer Camp.

Lana says she will keep coming to Indian Summer Camp until she ages out at 18, and then she’ll come back as a counselor. This year the camp will host 200 children from Kentucky and southern Indiana. Since 2010 the Crusade has granted $120,000 to Indian Summer Camp. That funding has given hundreds of children like Lana the opportunity to be a kid and not a patient.

Down Syndrome of Louisville’s Boogie Down Crew learns new moves Crusade volunteer

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Friday, October 25, 2019 / Published in Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events

The WHAS Crusade for Children has inspired 4 generations of people across Kentuckiana to give children with special needs in Kentucky and southern Indiana every opportunity to fulfill their potential. In the case of one young man from the Natya Kendra Dance Academy, it inspired him to bring Bollywood to the Boogie Down Crew at Down Syndrome of Louisville.

Romith Paily and the Boogie Down Crew got together for a rehearsal.

Student with autism excels at Adair County Schools

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Monday, October 14, 2019 / Published in Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Human Interest

A first child brings lots of excitement but can also bring worry when young parents suddenly have to deal with the responsibility of being moms and dads. Matthew Ayala’s parents thought he was doing okay until he was diagnosed with autism. Once they got over the initial surprise they found help through the Adair County School system and the WHAS Crusade for Children.

Since 1995, Adair County Schools have received more than $1 million dollars in Crusade grants. Those funds have given students like Matthew a way to satisfy their curiosity and build their futures.

Annual Rib Cook Off is Saturday!

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Thursday, October 10, 2019 / Published in Crusade Donors, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments

Metro Louisville Firefighters Rib Cook Off – October 12


Bardstown student shows great social and academic improvements

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Tuesday, October 01, 2019 / Published in Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Events, Fire Departments, Human Interest

A series of unexpected diagnoses left the Newby family wondering where they could find help for their son, Branson, after it was determined that he has autism and epilepsy. They were persistent, and thanks to a team that includes therapists, Bardstown Elementary School and the WHAS Crusade for Children, Branson is getting the support he needs.

Since 1969, Bardstown Independent Schools have received almost a million dollars in Crusade funding. Those grants continue to guarantee that children like Branson get the help they need to fulfill their potential.

Crusade helps so many!

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Thursday, September 12, 2019 / Published in Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments, Human Interest

Gabriel Forrest was born with a rare genetic disorder that affects 1 in 20,000 babies. He has albinism. For Gabriel that means a lack of pigment in his skin and hair. It also affects his vision. Once the shock wore off, the family found help through agencies supported by the WHAS Crusade for Children, like Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS).

At VIPS, Gabriel gets special attention to properly prepare him for kindergarten with basic concepts of numbers, shapes and social interaction.

Since 1985, VIPS has received more than $2 million in Crusade funding. Those grants continue to guarantee that children like Gabriel have the resources they need to be successful.

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