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Salem Fire Department Captain Max Gamble reported that local efforts to support the WHAS Crusade For Children on Saturday, June 1, resulted in $8,452.04 of funds raised. Local firefighters were out in force collecting in monetary donations in buckets and boots. Money donated by Washington County residents at local roadblocks comes back to the community in the form of grants.
The WHAS Crusade for Children, Inc., established in 1954 by WHAS-TV, raises money for agencies, schools and hospitals to make life better for children with special needs. The WHAS Crusade for Children makes life better for children with special needs by inspiring generosity with our community partners.
The grand total of money raised from all communities during the 71st WHAS Crusade for Children was $5,700,525.71.