YEAH. ALL RIGHT. WELL, TO BE ABLE TO BE TO CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, MORE GOOD NEWS HERE FOR YOUNG HOSPITAL PATIENTS THROUGH THROUGH THE RUTH LYONS CHILDREN’S FUND. BOTH GRADERS IN CONEY ISLAND HELPED RAISE MONEY FOR THE FUND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON THROUGH EVENTS LIKE THE CHRISTMAS KNIGHTS OF LIGHTS THAT WE WERE TELLING YOU ABOUT. AND TODAY THEY PRESENTED A CHECK FOR NEARLY $11,600 TO OUR RUTH LYONS CHILDREN’S FUND, WITH THEM GIVING BACK TO RUTH LYONS IS ALWAYS SOMETHING THAT WE ARE SO EXCITED TO DO, THAT WE’RE SO THANKFUL TO BE PART OF THAT CHARITY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO MANY YEARS OF BEING ABLE TO PARTNER WITH THEM. RIGHT. SO THIS IS THE SEVENTH YEAR FOR THE RUTH LYONS KNIGHTS OF LIGHTS AT FOR CHRISTMAS AND WE’VE PARTNERED WITH GREETERS FOR, WELL, MORE THAN A DECADE NOW. AND WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT. SO MANY OF YOU OUT THERE, OF COURSE, THESE HUGE LOCAL COMPANIES THAT HELP US YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT WHERE WE RAISE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HELP KIDS WHO ARE IN AREA HOSPITALS. IT’S ALSO, LIKE YOU SAID, THE ONES THAT MAIL. AND WHEN WE SAY GO TO THAT P.O. BOX, THE PEOPLE THAT ARE SITTING THERE CHECK STILL OR MAILING IN WHATEVER THEY HAVE TO HELP OUT. AND IT’S FOR SUCH A GOOD CAUSE, NOT JUST FOR AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. I KNOW THAT WE TALK ABOUT RUTH LYONS AND THE PARTIES THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROVIDED THANKS TO THAT FUND AS WELL, BUT ALSO THEY’RE ABLE TO HELP OUT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR FOR THESE KIDS WHO ARE IN SITUATIONS THAT NOBODY ADULTS DON’T WANT TO SEE THEMSELVES IN. SO WHEN YOU HAVE A KID IN THIS UNFORTUNATE SITUATION, IT’S REALLY NICE THAT WE ARE ABLE TO LEND THAT HELPING HAND AND PROUD THAT TO BE ABLE TO BE PART OF IT TOO, AND THAT RUTH’S LEGACY
Ruth Lyons Children's Fund: Local businesses making a difference for young hospital patients
Updated: 4:21 PM EDT Mar 17, 2023
WLWT continues to make a difference for young hospital patients through the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund.Both Graeter's Ice Cream and Coney Island helped raise money for the fund during the holiday season through events like the Christmas Night of Lights.On Friday, they presented a check for nearly $11,600 to the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund.Giving back to Ruth Lyons, it's always something we are so excited and thankful to be part of that charity," Ryan Niklas said. "We look forward to many years of being a partner with them."This year marks the seventh year for the Ruth Lyons night at Christmas Nights of Lights.WLWT has partnered with Graeter's for more than a decade.The Ruth Lyons Children’s Fund, now in its 84th year, works year-round at participating Tri-State area hospitals bringing smiles to the faces and joy to the hearts of hospitalized children.Contributions are welcome year-round. For more information, please go to www.wlwt.com/ruthlyons. WLWT, a Hearst Television-owned television station, is a proud supporter of the Ruth Lyons Children’s FundAbout WLWTFor over 75 years, WLWT has been Leading the Way as the first TV station in Cincinnati, and the first NBC affiliate in the country. WLWT serves the community by delivering local news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming on WLWT 5-1 NBC, WLWT 5-2 MeTV, WLWT 5-4 Story Television, WLWT 5-5 Get TV, online at WLWT.com, through the WLWT App, and streaming on Very Local. WLWT is owned and operated by Hearst Television.About Hearst TelevisionHearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states, reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels, including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hearst.
CINCINNATI — WLWT continues to make a difference for young hospital patients through the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund.
Both Graeter's Ice Cream and Coney Island helped raise money for the fund during the holiday season through events like the Christmas Night of Lights.
On Friday, they presented a check for nearly $11,600 to the Ruth Lyons Children's Fund.
Giving back to Ruth Lyons, it's always something we are so excited and thankful to be part of that charity," Ryan Niklas said. "We look forward to many years of being a partner with them."
This year marks the seventh year for the Ruth Lyons night at Christmas Nights of Lights.
WLWT has partnered with Graeter's for more than a decade.
The Ruth Lyons Children’s Fund, now in its 84th year, works year-round at participating Tri-State area hospitals bringing smiles to the faces and joy to the hearts of hospitalized children.
Contributions are welcome year-round. For more information, please go to www.wlwt.com/ruthlyons. WLWT, a Hearst Television-owned television station, is a proud supporter of the Ruth Lyons Children’s Fund
About WLWT
For over 75 years, WLWT has been Leading the Way as the first TV station in Cincinnati, and the first NBC affiliate in the country. WLWT serves the community by delivering local news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming on WLWT 5-1 NBC, WLWT 5-2 MeTV, WLWT 5-4 Story Television, WLWT 5-5 Get TV, online at WLWT.com, through the WLWT App, and streaming on Very Local. WLWT is owned and operated by Hearst Television.
About Hearst Television
Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states, reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels, including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hearst.
