Kinder Key

Kinder Key serves as an auxiliary of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and is dedicated to providing new hope for young hearts through their support of The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s. Since their inception in 1954, Kinder Key has demonstrated their commitment by raising over $2 million toward the hospital’s mission of providing the highest quality health care to all children regardless of their ability to pay.

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Membership Information

Requirements

Kinder Key members make a minimum three year commitment. Active Members are required to make a minimum gift of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for annual membership dues, attend all regular meetings and serve on one or more standing committees. Join our membership and continue the Kinder Key legacy of providing new hope for young hearts!

Events

Kinder Key supports the lifesaving work taking place at The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital through various events and projects.

Caroling Drive

Kinder Key Caroling has been an annual tradition since 1954 in Columbus. During the month of December, friends, family, co-workers and/or neighbors are invited to join together and spend an evening caroling. To help ensure a successful caroling experience, Kinder Key provides organizational tips and caroling supplies as well as one of its members as a contact person.

Denim and Diamonds
The premier event for Kinder Key held annually in April, the Denim & Diamonds Gala, invites guests to mix their jeans and their jewels for a casually elegant event. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a live fashion show, diamonds in the martini raffle and great music! Individual tickets and corporate sponsorship opportunities benefit The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2010 Sponsors

Diamond
Exclusive Resorts
Pretty Paper

Gold
Bass & Company
Carioti Jewelers
The Superior Group
Voodoo Denim Lounge

Silver
Aramark Healthcare
Dublin Dental Associates
Hatfield Kia
Minister Images Photography
The National Board
Robert Scott Furs

Denim
Blue Mile
Dade Designs
Dandy Products
Dr. Anne Therese Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Timothy Feltes
Drs. Barbara and Mark Galantowicz
Dr. Robert Heck, Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery
Hill Distributing Company
Ms. Courtney Hodges
Martini Park
North American Breweries
Southern Wine & Spirits
Stile Salon & Spa
Stoner Periodontic Specialists
Three Olives Vodka

Projects

Angels

Each fall, a charming five-inch stained glass angel is designed for Kinder Key. This angel makes the perfect gift for friends, relatives, co-workers, and neighbors. Kinder Key angels are treasured keepsakes and are quickly becoming collector’s items. Angels are available in October of every year.

New and Used DVD Collection Project
Kinder Key has an ongoing project to collect new and used DVD's for distribution to children to watch while they are patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Two local area businesses have graciously offered to provide drop boxes at their locations to collect DVD’s. We appreciate your donation and thank you for your support.

	Don's Car Care 4916 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43213
	Bins LLC 7455 Alta View Boulevard Columbus, OH 43085

the Memorial Tournament
The Women’s Division of the Memorial Tournament is the premier organization responsible for coordinating the thousands of volunteers who are essential to the success of this PGA golf tournament. Kinder Key joins other Nationwide Children’s Hospital Auxiliaries in being an integral part of the volunteer force. Since the tournament's inception in 1976, the Memorial Tournament volunteers have raised over $8 million for Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Kinder Key and Nationwide Children’s Hospital thanks you for your support!

For more information about Kinder Key, please contact Katelyn Burkholder at Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation (614) 355-0888.