Crusade Events

Watch Crusade year-end “Building the Future” special

This is the annual WHAS Crusade for Children year-end Endowment Special "Building the Future." It's an informative program to introduce viewers to the many ways to donate to the Crusade for Children including our Endowment fund. The Endowment ensures that 100% of the money donated

2023 WHAS Crusade for Children Grants announced

Agencies, schools and hospitals dedicated to serving children with special needs in Kentucky and Southern Indiana received great news from the WHAS Crusade for Children. Just weeks following the 70th WHAS Crusade for Children telethon, 100% of the $6,232,176.70 collected was awarded in the form

70th Annual Crusade tallies second highest total in history

The 70th annual WHAS Crusade for Children came to an end on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT with a final tote board of $6,232,176.70 - the second highest total in the organization's history. The Crusade's 50th anniversary tallied $6,307,583 in 2003. Since 1954, the

Lance Burton and The Crashers to headline 70th WHAS Crusade for Children

(Louisville, KY) Master magician Lance Burton and dynamic party band The Crashers will headline the 70th WHAS Crusade for Children Variety Show presented by Kroger. It will be an unforgettable evening of enchantment, excitement, and inspiration. Show time is 7:00pm (EDT) at the Old Forester’s

Crusade Cookie Fudge Vortex at Zesto & Chillers

News-Enterprise praises Crusade’s efforts

The News-Enterprise in Elizabethtown published this editorial on July 16, 2022. Crusade’s legacy of caring continues July 16, 2022 The WHAS Crusade for Children has developed a lasting trust with the community through its efficient distribution of money donated to serve agencies, schools and hospitals which serve children

NewsRadio 840 WHAS Celebrates 100 Years of Service

NewsRadio 840 WHAS is celebrating 100 years of service on July 18, 2022. The station will spend its "birthday" with a full celebration during Kentuckiana's Morning News, the Tony & Dwight Show and Terry Meiners Show on July 18th. 840 WHAS is Kentucky's oldest radio station

2022 WHAS Crusade for Children Grants Announced

The WHAS Crusade for Children announces its grants for 2022 - 2023. 216 grants have been awarded totaling $5,133,684.69. That matches the tote board at the conclusion of the 69th annual WHAS Crusade for Children which took place on June 4 - 5, 2022. Grant funds