‘Untouchable’ Tony Delk has two very personal reasons for giving back to Kentucky’s children
Hilary Brown
University of Kentucky
Ask Tony Delk why children’s hospitals are close to his heart and he’ll answer without hesitation.
“I have two reasons: I have two daughters that have sickle cell disease.”
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‘Untouchable’ Tony Delk has two very personal reasons for giving back to Kentucky’s children
Hilary Brown University of Kentucky Ask Tony Delk why children’s hospitals are close to his heart and he’ll answer without hesitation. “I have two... - More »
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