WHAS Crusade for Children
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The WHAS Crusade for Children, established in 1954 by WHAS-TV, raises money for agencies, schools and hospitals that provide assistance to children with special needs. Since 1954, the Crusade has raised more than $133 million, giving an estimated three million children in 120 Kentucky and 50 Southern Indiana counties much-needed assistance.
The money raised in Kentucky and Indiana stays in its respective states, with no money sent to any other national charity or organization.
The Crusade returns 100% of all donations to organizations that directly improve the lives of children with special needs.
Crusade Quick Facts
• 100% of every donation goes directly to helping children with special needs
• The Crusade has raised $133 million+ since 1954
• An estimated three million children have been helped by the Crusade since 1954
• The Crusade’s annual average donations of $5 million are only able to fund 1/3 of grant requests
• The Crusade helps children in all Kentucky counties and 50 Southern Indiana counties
• An independent panel of interdenominational clergy allocates all funds
• Firefighters raise over 50% of the Crusade’s annual donations
• The Crusade is seen and heard on Kentucky’s statewide network of Internet, radio and television outlets during the Crusade for Children’s telethon in June
For more information about WHAS Crusade for Children visit their website WHASCrusade.org or contact John Blim at john@whascrusade.org or 502-852-7521 or 502-376-0360 (cell).
