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April 8, 2020 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History

Kendra Scott Virtual Event supports Crusade

Plan ahead for Mother’s Day, Derby, “just because” by shopping the Kendra Scott virtual event, benefiting the Crusade Engagement Council and the WHAS Crusade for Children. Two Day Event Friday, April 10 Saturday, April 11 Use code: GIVEBACK6796 at checkout. Begin your shopping journey! Click here. Learn more about

March 19, 2020 In Uncategorized

67th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children postponed to August 8 & 9

The 67th WHAS Crusade for Children will be rescheduled from June 6-7, 2020 to August 8-9, 2020. Communities throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana are a key part of the success of the WHAS Crusade for Children. Crusade supporters come together each year to help make life

March 17, 2020 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History

Recognizing those who help children with special needs

There are so many ways to make a difference and so many people who help the WHAS Crusade for Children. Please meet just a few. Steve & Annette Roberts Many who work for the public good during their lifetimes want those efforts to continue once they’re gone.

March 9, 2020 In Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History

Bob Pilkington passes away

Longtime producer, director, and writer at WHAS-TV, Bob Pilkington passed away on March 4. He participated in the WHAS Crusade for Children from the very first year in 1954 until last year - that's 66 in a row. He was the last survivor who had

March 5, 2020 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events

Blast from the past: 1969 WHAS Crusade for Children

This is a fun blast from the past. The Mansfield Confection performed "Proud Mary" on the 1969 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon. This band from New Albany, IN, competed against approximately 50 bands in the Crusade Combo Contest and won the spot to perform live

February 17, 2020 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History

Baby born premature returns to visit NICU staff

According to studies at the Centers for Disease Control, one in nine babies in Kentucky is born prematurely, which can lead to a host of medical issues. The Anderson family faced the challenge of their son Austin’s premature birth. But they found timely help thanks

January 24, 2020 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History

Help & hope for student with autism

The number of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum keeps growing. When Evan was diagnosed years ago, his family wasn’t certain what that meant. In Evan’s case, that sometimes meant aggressive behavior. The family now has hope thanks in part to the WHAS Crusade for

January 10, 2020 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events

Student with autism excels at Adair County Schools

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

December 31, 2019 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade History, Fire Departments

Student gets help from Crusade funding at his school

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