WHAT:
Nationwide Children’s Hospital to launch “Miracles At Play,” with the unveiling of a dramatic new downtown wallscape donated by Nationwide. Miracles At Play will highlight the miracles that happen at the hospital and provide the public with an opportunity to learn more and support the hospital in meaningful ways.
The 150-foot wallscape features seven real kids from central Ohio, with inspiring stories of courage as they faced and continue to face health challenges at Nationwide Children’s.
WHEN:
Monday, February 14, 2011
10 a.m. – media opportunity
WHERE:
One Nationwide Plaza; ask for Mike Switzer at the front desk
The event will begin indoors at Nationwide and will move to an outdoor area near the wallscape where the kids will provide the finishing touch to the wallscape installation.
Parking is available in reserved spots at the base of the new wallscape behind 8 E. Long Street.
WHO:
-The “Miracle 7” kids and their families
-City of Columbus Mayor, Michael B. Coleman
-Abigail Wexner, Chair, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Board of Directors
-Steve Allen, MD, CEO, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
-Chad Jester, President, vice president of corporate citizenship, Nationwide
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CONTACTS:
Mary Ellen Peacock
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Media Relations
Cell: (614) 937-7316
Mike Switzer
Nationwide Insurance
Corporate Communications
Cell: (614) 370-0001