st. jude children's research hospital

mily and Mark Shelton have been a part of our WBKR St. Jude Celebrity Phone Bank since I can remember. When they were first asked to join us, they immediately rolled up their sleeves to pitch in. Mark tuned his guitar. Emily warmed up her glorious voice. Then, they joined us in the WBKR studio and made musical and fundraising magic.

Last October, Brandon Cox flew halfway across the world to do something he can't do in his hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky. He flew to the African nation of Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and he did for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

On December 1st, 2024, folks here in Owensboro and Daviess County lost a very close, trusted, and well-respected friend. Local businessman Mark Shively, who owned Shoe Stop, passed away at age of 64, following "a long valiant fight with cancer." His enduring spirit and love for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are with us this week as we continue our annual tradition- our own fight against the "monster."

The 2025 WBKR Window World St. Jude Radiothon is officially underway and we're asking you to join us in putting your thumbs up and supporting the live-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The St. Jude/Angels for Ashley Cookout happens this Thursday and Friday. We have the menu, the forecast, and the perfect plan for all that amazing meat.

Here at WBKR, we're gearing up for our annual Window World St. Jude Radiothon. This year marks our 21st consecutive year of fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Again this year, we'll continue a tradition that started about 15 years ago. We'll be joined in studio by special local celebrity guests.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16th. That's when Jenny and William Howard and their sons will host the family's 4th Annual Jammin' for St. Jude Concert. Here's who's performing this year!

On Tuesday night, at the St. Jude Country Cares Conference in Memphis, TN, Old Dominion was presented with the 2024 Angels Among Us Award.

Brandon Cox, of Owensboro, KY, is headed to Africa to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He's having one last fundraiser before he flies to Tanzania and you can join the fun!

Trace Adkins will headline the 2024 Red, White and Brauen Music Fest in Huntingburg, Indiana. If you use this special discount code, they'll donate $5 for every ticket sold to St. Jude.

Brandon Cox of Owensboro, KY is one of six people heading to Tanzania this October. They'll be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for St. Jude.

There were hundreds of antique cars, hot rods, jeeps, and bikes on the streets of Owensboro for the inaugural Bluegrass Legends Experience Car Show to benefit St. Jude.