About the Foundation
In 1892, a group of citizens held a sale to raise money for the care of sick, impoverished children. That effort led to the opening of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 1894. For more than a century, we have existed to care for every child, for every reason.
The Foundation is the fundraising arm of Nationwide Children’s. Our job – with your help – is to ensure much needed funds are available for innovative research, emerging trends in pediatric health, and to react to our ever changing world. Philanthropy ensures that we can dream big.
Over 100 years… That is how long charity, donations, and generosity have enabled us to help children. With your help, we can add another century to our distinguished history.
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OtterThon Dance Marathon
April 6, 2019
Otterbein University
180 Center Street
Westerville, Ohio 43081
OtterThon’s Dance Marathon is a celebration of a year-long fundraising effort to honor the patients and families treated at the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital, Nationwide Children's Hospital. By promoting awareness and raising funds, OtterThon gives the community and opportunity to unite and make miracles happen.
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The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide
May 27 - June 2, 2019
Muirfield Village Golf Club
5750 Memorial Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide is one of the elite events in professional golf, founded and hosted annually by Columbus native Jack Nicklaus and the Nicklaus family and played at storied Muirfield Village Golf Club. Since 1976, the Memorial Tournament has raised over $12.7 million for Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Each year, eight Patient Champions are invited to a full morning of VIP Tournament experiences, including meet and greets with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and several PGA TOUR golfers.
Foundation Events
Bears for Children Kroger Weekend
You can purchase a 2019 Memorial Tournament Bear at any central Ohio Kroger store for yourself, or donate one to a hospital patient.
Denim and Diamonds
Kinder Key of Nationwide Children's Hospital invites you to attend the 14th Annual Denim and Diamonds. Denim and Diamonds invites guests to mix their jeans and their jewels for a casually elegant evening.
Nationwide Children's Non-Profit Information
The Nationwide Children's Foundation serves to further the mission of Nationwide Children's Hospital while meeting donor philanthropic goals. Nationwide Children's Hospital is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 31-1036370)