Your Support Saves Lives and Families
Nationwide Children's is unique place where world-class care and cutting-edge research make a difference for generations of families. Every contribution, whether through donations, volunteering, event participation, or other forms of support, helps create life-changing outcomes for our patients.
Discover the many ways you can make a difference, fuel breakthrough innovations, enable compassionate care, and improve the lives of children around the world.
From Fragile Beginnings to Bright Possibilities: Meet Sophia
Born at just 32 weeks with life‑threatening conditions diagnosed before and after birth, Sophia spent her earliest months fighting overwhelming medical challenges inside Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s NICU. Through expert, compassionate care and extraordinary resilience, she slowly gained strength—learning to breathe on her own, grow, and defy every expectation placed before her.
Today, Sophia is a joyful, curious little girl, and her remarkable journey is a powerful testament to hope, perseverance, and the difference lifesaving care can make.
Ways to Give
Nationwide Children's Hospital ensures every child receives the best care, regardless of their ability to pay. Join us in making a difference! Learn about ways to give.
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Get Involved
Join us to support Nationwide Children's Hospital. Run, bid, or dance - your participation matters. Be part of something special, join the fun!
Learn MoreFoundation Events
Pelotonia Kids Ride
September 12, 2026
Nationwide Children's Hospital Westerville Close to Home
433 N Cleveland Ave
Westerville, OH 43082
Three years ago, Pelotonia launched Pelotonia Kids - rides focused on getting the littlest riders involved in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Join Nationwide Children’s Hospital on September 12 as we host our own inaugural Pelotonia Kids ride, supporting this special and important initiative.
Duck Race
July 18, 2026
Riverside Crossing Park
6225 Riverside Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
The Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital hosts the annual Columbus Duck Race at Riverside Crossing Park, just steps away from Dublin's popular Bridge Park community.
Watch as thousands of rubber ducks race down a 300ft slip and slide to the finish line, where three winners will be announced by this year's patient champion!
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day
The 50th Annual Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic will be held on June 1, 2026.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship
The Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship takes place from September 14-20, 2026 at the Ohio State University Golf Course.
About the Nationwide Children's Hospital 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.
Nationwide Children's Hospital is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 31-1036370)
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
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