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.
Shipley's return to Pittsburgh comes on the heels of making the cut at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills last weekend.
A man was hit by two different vehicles in the area of Bennett Street late Thursday night and died at the scene.
Ashley Apperson is accused of writing herself unauthorized checks and using a company credit card from Ventec Refrigeration for personal use.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The U.S. Steel eaglet that was rescued and returned to its nest after swallowing a fishhook has fledged.
A man was hit by two different vehicles in the area of Bennett Street late Thursday night and died at the scene.
Shipley's return to Pittsburgh comes on the heels of making the cut at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills last weekend.
Ashley Apperson is accused of writing herself unauthorized checks and using a company credit card from Ventec Refrigeration for personal use.
The AR/VR studio will allow anchors, meteorologists, and reporters to interact with immersive virtual reality technology and graphics in real time.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The debate over caring for those who serve our country has reached a peak in Washington, D.C., with leaders from our area playing a major role.
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-style speech.
A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
It's a weekend of colorful theater, French art, opera, and so much more! Here to tell us about the best of the 'Burgh is Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier!
Daisy Jade is back at Neubauer's and bringing all the flower power!
Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz is in the final few days of his cycling journey across the country as his ride continues to support the KDKA Turkey Fund!
The sauces, the pasta, and the cheese from Alta Via is well-known among Pittsburghers, and now you can bring it right into the comfort of your own home! Chefs Bill Fuller and Joe give us a taste!
Boaz Frankel takes us on a tour of the special collection of baseball memorabilia inside PNC Park's new "Legacy Hall."
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Shipley's return to Pittsburgh comes on the heels of making the cut at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills last weekend.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
The Penguins' new ownership group, the Hoffmann Family of Companies, introduced itself to Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Brandon Lowe hit his team-leading 19th home run of the season and Henry Davis had a two-run blast as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
Superintendent Joe Maluchnik testified during a public hearing over his firing. The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting him on administrative leave.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
A Pittsburgh-area endurance cyclist is crossing the country for a good cause.
Amid controversy involving a church and a murder trial, the McKeesport school board said it had accepted high school football head coach Matt Miller's resignation, but Miller said he never offered one.
New research is drawing conclusions between the smartphone revolution and falling birth rates. Dr. Jess Ghilani is breaking down the surprising findings and what they could mean for society.
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.
