Crusade Agencies

May 17, 2022 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments, Human Interest

69th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children is ON THE AIR!

There are many ways to give! Donate By phone Call 502-582-7511 Toll Free 1-888-382-7511 Operators are standing by! Donate by Mail Send your donation to: WHAS Crusade for Children 520 W. Chestnut St. Louisville, KY 40202. Please be sure to make note if the donation is in honor or memory of someone or

May 4, 2022 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History

Crusade lemonade stands return!

May 2, 2022 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments, Human Interest

69th annual Crusade just a month away!

The WHAS Crusade for Children is always working to provide grant money to schools, hospitals, and agencies throughout Kentucky and Indiana. 100 percent of your donations go to providing a better life for special needs children. School systems remain one of the largest recipients

March 28, 2022 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments, Human Interest

Lonnie Walker creates “Superhero” 69th Crusade logo!

March 26, 2022 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments, Human Interest

Fire Departments have been part of the Crusade since 1956

March 6, 2022 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments, Human Interest, Uncategorized

Longtime Crusade host Wayne Perkey dies

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to another member of the Crusade family. For twenty years, Wayne Perkey was the face of the WHAS Crusade for Children. In 1980, he became only the second person to be chosen to emcee

January 20, 2022 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Human Interest

Renshaw Early Childhood Center gets support from the Crusade

The Renshaw Early Childhood Center on the campus of Western Kentucky University has received Crusade support since 2007. The “Big Red School” as it’s called, serves children of varying abilities from ages 15 months through kindergarten. The school's goal is to prepare these

December 5, 2021 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Human Interest

Former Crusade Executive Director Bud Harbsmeier dies

It is with great sorrow that we are saying goodbye to one of the pillars in the history of WHAS11 and the WHAS Crusade for Children. Bud Harbsmeier passed away on Saturday, December 4th at the age of 86 after a courageous battle against

November 4, 2021 In Crusade Agencies, Crusade Donors, Crusade Endowment, Crusade Events, Crusade History, Fire Departments, Human Interest

Watch the Crusade’s Building The Future Special

Terry Meiners and Hayley Minogue host The WHAS Crusade for Children's annual year-end special, "Building the Future", will air on WHAS11 Saturday, December 11th at 6:30pm. It's hosted by Terry Meiners from NewsRadio 840 WHAS and Hayley Minogue of WHAS11 News. Hear from experts It's a special about