Interested in learning more about how you can help kids at Norton Children’s Hospital? The Children’s Hospital Foundation offers two exciting opportunities for teens to get involved in making a difference while learning new skills: Teen ambassadors and Teen Board. Teen ambassadors Applications due Monday, July 23, at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions,…
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…
Time’s running out! Sign up for Kickballin’ for Kids, brought to you by the National Kickball Association. The tournament is right around the corner on Saturday, June 16, at Louisville Water Tower Park. You don’t have to be a kickball pro to join — all skill levels are welcome! Kickballin’ for Kids Saturday, June 16,…
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…
Who can say that 15-year-old Ella Beames’ impulse to make the most of every moment is any stronger than the next person’s? Even Ella doesn’t know for certain. All she knows is that it’s been there since 2011, when she suffered the first of five sudden cardiac arrests that could have taken her life. As…
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…