THE APEX TIMES
Bearno’s fundraiser set for Louisville and southern Indiana to benefit family of KSP Trooper Hayden Phillips
The restaurant chain says proceeds from the fundraising event will support the family of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, with locations across the Louisville area and southern Indiana participating.
Bearno’s announced a fundraising event intended to support the family of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, whose funeral was held Oct. 4, 2026, at Western Kentucky University, according to WAVE.
The WAVE report said Bearno’s fundraiser applications are set to be honored at locations throughout Louisville and in southern Indiana. The chain’s stated goal is to direct proceeds from the event to Phillips’ family, providing financial support for relatives following his death.
Phillips served as a Kentucky State Police trooper, and his death prompted community attention and memorial services, including the funeral held on Oct. 4 at Western Kentucky University. WAVE’s report included a photograph from the service.
The fundraiser is being promoted as a chainwide effort across the participating restaurants, rather than limited to a single shop or event site. According to WAVE, the company says customers can apply the fundraiser at all Louisville and southern Indiana locations.
While the WAVE report focused on the fundraiser logistics and the family support purpose, it did not detail the circumstances of Phillips’ death. The report also did not provide additional specifics on how the event proceeds are calculated or which dates the fundraiser runs beyond the Oct. 15 announcement.
For participating restaurants, the fundraiser format is likely to affect standard operations during the event period, including how purchases are tracked and how proceeds are allocated to the designated recipient. In similar cases, businesses typically coordinate with the receiving family or a designated intermediary, though WAVE did not describe those internal arrangements.
The announcement also places the Louisville and southern Indiana restaurant community at the center of a local public-safety memorial effort, linking everyday consumer activity to support for law enforcement families. The next step for interested residents is to confirm the participating locations listed by Bearno’s and follow any instructions provided by the chain for applying the fundraiser at checkout or through designated procedures.
Why It Matters
- The fundraiser directs community resources to a law enforcement family, providing time-sensitive financial support after a line-of-duty death.
- By covering all Louisville and southern Indiana locations, the event is structured to maximize participation and reduce confusion over where support can be applied.
- The Aug. 4 funeral timing and the Oct. 15 fundraising announcement underscore how memorial events and practical assistance often overlap for affected families.
- The restaurant participation could affect day-to-day transactions at multiple sites, requiring clear tracking and coordination so proceeds go to the intended recipient.
Key Facts
- Bearno’s is holding a fundraiser to support the family of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, WAVE reported.
- WAVE said the fundraiser applies to all Bearno’s locations in Louisville and southern Indiana.
- WAVE reported that a funeral was held Oct. 4, 2026, for Phillips at Western Kentucky University.
- WAVE’s coverage focused on the fundraiser arrangement and community support for Phillips’ family, without detailing additional aspects of the death or the fundraiser formula.