Childrens Hospital Foundation

Home & BMW Raffle winner visits new home away from home

Deb Kipper and her husband have lived in California their whole lives. For their retirement, they were looking for fresh air and a home base for traveling and considered an out-of-state move. When a friend suggested she buy a ticket for Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle last year, Deb did –– and she…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, News, Pulmonology

$2.5 million gift to Norton Children’s furthers cystic fibrosis research and care

During the past 70 years, great strides have been made in developing treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF). A child born with the disease once had little hope of attending school, but today they are living into adulthood, graduating from college, having successful careers and getting married. In Louisville, children diagnosed with CF now have access…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Home & BMW Raffle

Deadline approaching: Win gas for a year

Would you like to win gas for a year from Thorntons? Try your luck by purchasing a ticket for the 2020 Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle. The entry deadline is Aug. 10, and the winner will be drawn Aug. 28 at WAVE 3 News studios. Tune to “WAVE 3 Listens Live!” at 12:30 p.m….

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Home & BMW Raffle

Home & BMW Raffle gas card winner: ‘Share what you’ve got’

Rodney Lambert purchased a Norton Children’s Hospital Home & BMW Raffle ticket in his wife’s name last year. Before he had a chance to tell her about the ticket, she won the first early prize drawing — gas for a year from Thorntons. “Well, it’s a funny thing,” Rodney said. “My wife had just come…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation

Welcome Yarie to the Heel, Dog, Heal program

The four-legged medical staff at Norton Children’s facilities is growing, thanks to generous community support. Yarie, a 2-year-old golden Lab cross, joined Norton Healthcare’s Heel, Dog, Heal program in January. She works in the “Just for Kids” Critical Care Center at Norton Children’s Hospital. Yarie joined current children’s facility dogs Rosa, Holly and Doc. Research…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Heart, Pulmonary Atresia, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transport Team

WKU student will dance to raise money in honor of her little nephew

Molly Bostic will soon be dancing in honor of her 18-month-old nephew who has undergone two heart surgeries at Norton Children’s Hospital. His first lifesaving surgery took place when he was just 3 days old. Molly will dance from 8 p.m. to midnight on March 20, as part of Western Kentucky University’s Dance Big Red,…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Radiothon

Radiothon raises $105,276for kids at Norton Children’s Hospital

Thousands of children at Norton Children’s Hospital will get much-needed help battling cancer, heart conditions and other diseases. Radio station 99.7 DJX hosted the 11th Norton Children’s Hospital Radiothon with support from 102.3 Jack-FM, B96.5, Magic 101.3 and ALT 105.1, raising $105,276. DJX spent the past two days sharing heartfelt stories of patients and families…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Heart

Jennifer Lawrence named Young Philanthropist of the Year

Jennifer Lawrence has given back to her hometown by serving as a donor and ambassador for children in the areas of health care and arts. Her donation of $2 million and challenge to other donors to contribute resulted in over $4 million being raised through the Children’s Hospital Foundation to establish the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac…

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Blood and Marrow Transplant, Brain Tumor, Cancer, Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Neurosciences

‘Super Drew’ recovered from brain surgery and is raising money to help the next kids

Drew Esposito, “Super Drew” to those who know him, spent almost half a year in the Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center at Norton Children’s Hospital. When the 5-year-old returned in January, it wasn’t as a patient. This time, he brought a $31,407 check to help the patients who will follow him. Drew gained his…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Norton Childrens Hospital, Patient Stories

Barbara Bernard – Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Barbara Bernard is a regular volunteer in the child life and expressive therapies department at Norton Children’s Hospital, helping with kids’ playtime, supporting parents and helping others any way she can. She has been an active volunteer with Norton Children’s Hospital for over 11 years. “Over her decade of service, Barbara has donated thousands of…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, NICU

Walter Clare recognized for NICU gift

Walter Clare’s planned gift to the Norton Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) will ensure that it remains a leader in the region for neonatal care. His donation will assist the NICU in providing outstanding patient care, including through technology, new equipment and recruitment of physicians. Patients from Shelby County, Kentucky, also will have…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, CICU, Heart

Jennifer Lawrence: Help save lives by donating at HelpNortonChildrens.com

Join Jennifer in supporting Norton Children’s “The lifesaving work that happens here every day astounds me.” -Jennifer Lawrence HelpNortonChildrens.com Jennifer Lawrence is thanking those who have already donated and encouraging continued support for the new Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. The Jennifer Lawrence…

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