{"id":3547,"date":"2009-12-12T18:42:45","date_gmt":"2009-12-12T22:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whascrusade.org\/?p=3547"},"modified":"2009-12-12T18:42:45","modified_gmt":"2009-12-12T22:42:45","slug":"building-the-future-special-now-on-the-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whascrusade.org\/2009\/12\/12\/building-the-future-special-now-on-the-air\/","title":{"rendered":"“Building the Future” raised over $42,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please read this article from the Courier-Journal.<\/em><\/p>\n

Crusade telethon raised over $42,000<\/h2>\n

By Sheldon S. Shafer \u2022 December 15, 2009 <\/strong><\/p>\n

A special telethon for the WHAS Crusade for Children had raised $42,146 as of early Tuesday, Crusade president and chief executive officer Dawn Lee said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe felt it (the telethon) went really well, especially for the first one\u201d specifically for the Crusade\u2019s endowment fund, Lee said.<\/p>\n

She said more pledges are expected before the books are closed on the telethon.<\/p>\n

The on-air telethon was 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. It was broadcast live by WHAS-11 television, with radio personality Terry Meiners and news anchor Melissa Swan as co-hosts.<\/p>\n

It was the Crusade\u2019s first telethon that was not conducted as a weekend-long fund-raiser in early June. The 56 annual fund drives have raised $133 million to provide services for disabled and special-needs children in Kentuckiana.<\/p>\n

The Crusade has about $5.2 million in an invested endowment fund that was started in 2003. The eventual goal is to raise that sum to perhaps $15 million in five or so years. Lee said the invested endowment is intended to generate money that the Crusade can use to ensure its continued independent operation, or income that could be available for additional charitable grants.<\/p>\n

Most of the endowment funds have been built up by bequests, with the rest coming from the sale of a Crusade book, a baby calendar and commemorative sidewalk bricks around the Crusade office at Sixth and Chestnut streets.<\/p>\n

For information on donating to the Crusade, call 582-7706.<\/p>\n

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Photos from Building the Future<\/h2>\n

Here are some behind the scenes photos from the Crusade’s Building the Future special. Read more about how you can help below!
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Watch a behind the scenes video of Building the Future<\/h2>\n

We took our Crusade cameras “behind the curtain” to catch a glimpse as the WHAS Crusade for Children TV\/radio special “Building the Future” aired on December 12, 2009. <\/p>\n

The Crusade Endowment fully funds the Crusade’s future and that’s what this program is all about. It’s hosted by WHAS11’s Melissa Swan and 84WHAS radio’s Terry Meiners.
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Thanks to all<\/h2>\n

The Crusade special television\/radio program entitled “WHAS Crusade for Children: Building the Future” was a big success on WHAS11 TV and 84WHAS radio on Saturday night December 12. WHAS11’s Melissa Swan and 84WHAS radio’s Terry Meiners were your hosts.<\/p>\n

You can still get involved!<\/h2>\n

To make a donation securely online, <\/strong>click here
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To donate your car, call (502) 599-5210 or click here<\/a>
\nTo purchase a brick on the Crusade Walk of Fame, click here<\/a>
\nTo enter your baby in the Crusade Baby Calendar, click here<\/a>
\nTo purchase a Kroger Card and help the Crusade, click here<\/a>
\nTo learn more about the 2nd Annual Hardwood Classic, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

Get a tax deduction!<\/h2>\n

Remember 2009 is almost over. It’s a great time to get a year-end tax deduction.<\/p>\n

Watch this NEW fun video<\/h2>\n

The Crusade Endowment fully funds the Crusade’s future. The Endowment allows the Crusade to continute granting 100% of donations collected on Crusade weekend. The Endowment guarantees that children with special needs will be helped for decades to come. It’s so simple, a kid can explain it. Watch!
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\nThe WHAS Crusade for Children, established in 1954 by WHAS-TV, raises money for agencies, schools and hospitals to make life better for children with special needs.<\/p>\n

Since 1954, the Crusade has raised more than $133 million, giving critical assistance to an estimated three million children in 120 Kentucky and 50 Southern Indiana counties.<\/p>\n

The money donated in Kentucky stays in Kentucky and, likewise, money donated in Indiana stays in Indiana. No money is sent to any other national charity or organization.<\/p>\n

The Crusade returns 100% of each donation to agencies that directly improve the lives of children with special needs.<\/p>\n

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\nThe WHAS Crusade for Children Endowment fully funds the Crusade\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

It guarantees that 100% of the Crusade\u2019s annual telethon collections continue to go directly to agencies that help children with special needs.<\/p>\n

It ensures that millions more children will be helped for decades to come.<\/p>\n

Beyond your annual contribution, the Crusade needs your Endowment donation now. To change a child\u2019s life forever, support the WHAS Crusade Endowment.<\/p>\n

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