Family Gift Cards :: Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Family Gift Cards

The Perfect Gift for Families of Hospitalized Children

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is pleased to offer family gift cards for families of hospitalized children. Friends, family and community supporters can contribute any amount of money to be loaded onto a family’s card. Gift cards can be used for:

  • Cafeteria, food court and coffee shop: meals, snacks, drinks and roomFamily Gift Card Image service vouchers

  • Gift shop: balloons, snacks, drinks, toiletries, magazines, books, toys and parking tokens

  • Outpatient Pharmacy: fill your child’s prescriptions before you go home

Purchasing Gift Cards

To contribute for a family, call Cathy Ray, Gift Shop Manager at (614) 722-4973, or Kristin Hanes, Nutrition Services Manager, at (614) 722-3083, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Simply provide the patient’s name and your credit card number along with the amount you wish to contribute. All credit card information will be kept secure and a receipt is available upon request.

Using the Gift Card

Cards may be reloaded at any time during the family’s stay and used during any future visits to Nationwide Children’s. Families with remaining balances may apply funds to the patient’s hospital bill or donate the money to the hospital by contacting Patient Accounts at (614) 722-2055. Cards cannot be surrendered for cash.

NOTE: Because Nationwide Children’s is unable to confirm charitable gifts earmarked for specific families, your financial contribution is not tax deductible.