Bill and Myra Thomas in 2018 Part of every WHAS Crusade for Children weekend for decades, longtime Crusade fire coordinator, Bill Thomas has died. For many years, he was stationed at one of the check points around the WHAS11 building directing fire trucks during the Crusade
Did you know the WHAS Crusade for Children and GE Appliance Park in Louisville are both turning 70? It's true, 2023 is a big year! They're teaming up to help children with special needs with a fabulous raffle! Get this -- delivery and installation are included
The 69th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children came to a close at 7:00pm EDT on Sunday, June 5, 2022. After the traditional conclusion as firefighters, volunteers and Crusaders sang "God Bless America," the final tote board was revealed: $5,133,684.69 (WHAS11.com) From buying accessible equipment to running camps,
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
Click here to see hundreds of photos and many videos from Crusade weekend on our Facebook page. $200 million milestone achieved! The Crusade celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2003 and achieved a cumulative total of $100 million. Just 10 years later, in its 60th year, the Crusade
With the 67th annual WHAS Crusade for Children Weekend postponed to August 8th & 9th, there are many NEW IDEAS to donate, collect and raise funds all while maintaining social distancing. Facebook Fundraiser Many fire departments and organizations have set one of these up and they are
New feature makes it easier than ever to help the Crusade! There's a new and exciting way to donate to the WHAS Crusade for Children: TEXT TO DONATE! It's safe and secure. All you need is your cell phone. Here’s all you do: 1) Text crusade to 50155 (It’s
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
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