The 2018 Wings for Kids Radio-Controlled Airshow on June 2 and 3, 2018, raised a record amount — nearly $46,500 — far exceeding its goal of $40,000. The achievement was recently announced during a check presentation at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park’s Bill Fluke Airfield. The funds will benefit the Norton Children’s Hospital “Just for…
Looking for an exciting summer activity for the whole family? Here is your chance! The 4th annual Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run is a way to do something good for your family’s health while helping kids at Norton Children’s Hospital. Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash Walk/Run Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 5k begins at 9 a.m….
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Bourbon & Bowties event a success for Norton Children’s Hospital! We are so grateful to our sponsors, chefs, guests and supporters. Thanks to you, $234,000 was raised to support Norton Children’s Hospital and children just like our honoree, Mya White. Make sure you save the date for next year’s event…
For the fifth consecutive year, Aiden’s Legacy has joined forces with Texas Roadhouse restaurants in the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana area to host a fundraising event. The amount raised this year surpassed all other years — totaling $40,037.27. Part of the money raised is used to purchase Legos that will be distributed to children…
My name is Amanda Trautwein. I’m 17 years old and a senior at Butler Traditional High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Since I was 11, I’ve volunteered at Children’s Hospital Foundation events, on Norton Children’s Hospital floors and the hospital gift shop. I’ve been a part of the Summer Teen Program as well. I have been…
Fourteen families have joined the Wade Mountz Heritage Society after making gifts totaling more than $2.4 million to the Children’s Hospital Foundation and/or Norton Healthcare Foundation. Established in 2008, the society recognizes individuals who have made irrevocable planned gifts of $100,000 or more to the foundations, which benefit the hospitals and services of Norton Healthcare…
More than 2,500 former Norton Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients and their families reunited with the doctors and nurses who saved their lives on Saturday, May 12, for the 10th annual NICU Reunion at Louisville Waterfront Park. Attendees enjoyed a kids’ play zone, sand activities, face painting and more. The event was…
About 300 students from North Harrison Elementary School in Ramsey, Indiana, gathered at Louisville Slugger Field on Thursday, May 17, to celebrate their fundraising success for Norton Children’s Hospital. The students raised more than $34,000 for Norton Children’s Hospital during a recent walk-a-thon. This event marked the school’s 30th year of fundraising for the hospital,…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 14, 2018) – Today Norton Children’s Hospital announced a $500,000 gift from BB&T to support a special area for infants in the soon-to-be constructed Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The gift through the Children’s Hospital Foundation will fund a three-bed section for infants needing heart care. Every year, more than…
The ninth annual Bourbon & BowtiesTM to benefit Norton Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Hospital Foundation features a record 43 of Louisville’s best-known and up-and-coming chefs in one night. The June 7 event, presented by Northwestern Mutual, will be held at a new location this year: The Bridgeman residence, Fleur de Lis Farm, in Prospect….
Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit The Lawrence Family Foundation is challenging the community to match its $2 million gift for the CICU. Donate Just over a year ago, Norton Children’s Hospital announced an expansive $78.3 million renovation project. Since then, a lot has changed throughout the hospital. In March, we opened the S. Randolph…
The Children’s Hospital Foundation announced today that its annual black tie gala, the Snow Ball, will move to the new Omni Louisville Hotel. Funds raised will benefit the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Norton Children’s Hospital. Jennifer’s parents, Gary and Karen Lawrence, will serve as honorary chairs for the Nov. 17 gala….