It is that time of year again for the 67th annual WHAS-Crusade for Children Telethon. The crusade was established in 1954 by WHAS-TV. It raises money for agencies, schools, and hospitals to better the lives of special needs children. Special needs defined as physical, mental, emotional, and medical needs. Since the crusade was established over $165 million has been raised. Fire Departments raise over 50 percent of the money each year by staging roadblocks and other events. Millions of children have been helped.
The money raised in Columbia-Adair County comes back to our county 100% dollar-for-dollar in the form of grants. Grants are made to non-profit agencies, schools, and hospitals that help children up to the age of 18. These grants can be used to fund specific programs or purchase equipment that provide direct benefits to the children.
The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department has been participating in the crusade since 1963 and has raised over $1.3 million dollars for special needs in Adair County. Roadblocks will begin this Sunday, August 2nd from 8:00am-12:00pmCT on the four corners of the Public Square. Firefighters will also be out on roadblocks on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th. The remote will be broadcast live on WBKO-13 on Saturday, August 8th in Campbellsville at 6:00pm. Everyone (including Adair County churches) are encouraged to support this year’s Crusade for Children.
If you have any questions, contact Crusade Chairman Charles Esch at 270-634-1690.
