COLUMBUS, Ohio – During this holiday season, the local community, and supporters of Nationwide Children’s Hospital around the country are welcome to bring seasonal cheer to patients at the hospital.
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“We’re always heartened and humbled by the extraordinary generosity of the central Ohio community in support of our patients and families through the year and especially during the holidays, said Niki Shafer, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation. “The kindness displayed brings hope and comfort to those facing health challenges.”
Day of Giving
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Donations to Nationwide Children’s this holiday season help the hospital care For Every Child, For Every Reason, without regard to a family’s ability to pay. The impact extends beyond Nationwide Children’s campus. The groundbreaking research that takes place in Columbus helps provide treatment breakthroughs for children and families across the globe. Throughout the day, the hospital will share inspiring patient stories that will highlight the significance of donations from the community.
Thanks to the hospital’s generous match partners, at special times throughout the day, a donation of any value will be matched, so $10 becomes a $20 donation that will Help Kids Everywhere.
Holiday Help Program
Donations collected through the Family Holiday Help Program are used to purchase gift cards that are distributed to families who have been referred to the program by medical social workers at Nationwide Children's.
Each family receives $50 in gift cards per person, up to $250 per family. Donations provide not only holiday cheer for a family or families in need, it also enables those parents to experience the joy and satisfaction of shopping for their children's holiday gifts.
Wrap Them In Support
Columbus Crew fans can purchase a specially-designed Wrap Them In Support fan scarf, with proceeds benefitting On Our Sleeves®, the movement for children’s mental health. On Our Sleeves works to provide families around the country with resources to boost mental health and start stigma-breaking conversations. Additionally, the Wrap Them In Support Campaign is seeking to set the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest chain of sports fan scarves. Fans can participate by purchasing a scarf that will go towards the attempt or buy their own. For more information, visit onoursleeves.org/crew.
Shop for a Cause
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation Giving Store and the On Our Sleeves online store have a variety of items for purchase throughout the holiday season. The perfect gift can be found at either site, whether it’s handcrafted ornaments and unique holiday cards or apparel designed by Homage, including the recently-released “Kindness is My Superpower” t-shirt. The hospital is also a proud participant in the AmazonSmile program. .