The 74th WHAS Crusade for Children is JUNE 5-6, 2027! The annual WHAS Crusade for Children is held each year on the first full weekend in June and is aired on News Radio 840 WHAS (AM 840), WHAS-TV (Channel 11.1) and worldwide on WHAS11.com and the WHAS11+ app.  Portions of the broadcast are also seen and heard on a Kentucky statewide network, as well as on YouTube and Facebook.

The WHAS Crusade for Children continues to be America’s most successful local telethon, highlighting the unwavering support and commitment of communities in this region to making a positive difference in the lives of children with identified health care, educational, and emotional wellness needs.

100% FOR THE KIDS!
The WHAS Crusade for Children, established by WHAS-TV in 1954, has raised more than $228 million and helped millions of children. Thanks to generous contributions of goods and services, the Crusade grants 100 percent of all donations to organizations serving children in all 120 Kentucky counties and more than 30 counties in Southern Indiana. Fire departments raise nearly 60 percent of the funds each year by staging collections and hosting many fundraising events. From individual donors who drop pocket change into boots at firefighter collection sites, to children with lemonade stands, to corporations that offer payroll deduction, it all comes together during this annual miracle on the first weekend in June.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
If your organization is interested in learning more about partnering with the WHAS Crusade for Children or exploring ways to make an impact, visit: https://www.whascrusade.org/corporate-partnership-program/ 

REMINDER: Include the name of your favorite FIRE DEPARTMENT when you donate, and they will receive fundraising credit:

• WHASCrusade.org
• CashApp $CrusadeChildren
• Venmo @CrusadeForChildren
• PayPal WHAS Crusade for Children
• Mail: WHAS Crusade for Children, 520 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202