72nd Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raises more than $1.9 million
The 72nd Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
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The 72nd Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
Since 1954, KDKA-TV has partnered with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to help support the hospital's Free Care Fund.
At just 23 weeks, Betsy Shields was admitted to UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and told she'd be hospitalized for the remainder of her pregnancy.
Every year since 1954, KDKA-TV has helped raise money for the Free Care Fund with our annual holiday telethon.
A mother from Ellwood City said UPMC Children's Hospital "gave my kids lives."
Maeve Krieger was just seven months old when her parents noticed her appetite was off, and she wasn't meeting normal growth milestones.
Now cancer-free, 11-year-old Porter Harmon is living life to the fullest.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
Three-year-old Makenna McDonough of Kittanning is alive today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
A three-year-old boy is cured today thanks to the special care he received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Logan, 11, is thriving thanks to the treatment and care he is getting at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Zoey looks and acts like a typical girl, but she's more than that. She's also a cancer survivor.
At age 4, a pediatrician sent Jordy Greene to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh because he was going down on the growth chart. Further testing revealed he had a rare genetic disease.
We introduced you to Elizabeth Loughren in December, as one of the junior co-hosts for last year's KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Today Live is throwing a party for its 20th anniversary and we want you to be a part of it.
The 70th Annual KDKA-TV Free Care Fund Telethon raised nearly $2 million.
To mark the 70th Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon, we had so many KDKA alumni return to help the children and their families at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Here's a look!
KDKA's Ken Rice and Lynne Hayes-Freeland are joined by UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation President Rachel Petrucelli to reveal our grand total for the night. Thanks to everyone who donated!
Thank you to the Neighborhood Ford Store for matching KDKA Free Care Fund donations during Pittsburgh Today Live.
Isabella and big sis Betty June are accomplished bakers and fighters.
All week, we've been introducing you to children who are alive today thanks to the care they received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. KDKA-TV's Kym Gable met two of those kids, sisters Belle and Betty June, whose story began halfway around the world.
A young man is alive today thanks to the special care he received at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
A woman suffered from a graze wound, and another dislocated her knee after a fight turned into shots being fired in Homewood.
Pittsburgh reached a high of 91 degrees on May 18, 1877, and it could happen again today.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
A woman suffered from a graze wound, and another dislocated her knee after a fight turned into shots being fired in Homewood.
Pittsburgh reached a high of 91 degrees on May 18, 1877, and it could happen again today.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
If your current security system is just a dog and a basic lock, it might be time for an upgrade. East End Handyman Company's Patrick McLaren is back on PTL to show us how you can install a security camera.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is at the CCAC West campus and she's learning more about their annual car show!
Shari Zatman is back for another segment, this time, she's giving us the instructions on how to make a floral graduation cap!
Our friend, Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari is here to help you get through graduation season by showing you how to plan the perfect party!
In a world of viral trends, Corrine has been proving that the old Hollywood glamour hasn't gone anyway, it just needed a refresh.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
As Pittsburgh will see its temperatures rise into the 90s this week, sleeping when it's hot becomes a challenge. John Shumway spoke with a Cleveland Clinic sleep expert on how you can make sure you get a restful night of sleep.
Two women had to be taken to the hospital after a fight led to shots being fired in Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood early on Monday morning.
One of the eaglets inside the Glen Hazel eagles' nest died this weekend due to an unknown illness. KDKA's Ricky Sayer spoke with the Tamarack Wildlife Center about how this could have happened.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
This month's episode of Intersections with Mamie Bah.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
