Nationwide Children's Events & Announcements

Jun 18, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon Training Kickoff Starts At RunFest on July 7

More than 1,000 people are expected to kick off the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon training season at the third annual RunFest celebration event on Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Landmark Aviation, 4130 E. Fifth Ave.

Jun 18, 2012

$13.1 Million Innovation Grant Expands Pediatric Health Care for Underserved Children

Partners for Kids (PFK), Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Akron Children’s Hospital were recently awarded a $13.1 million Health Care Innovation Grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jun 11, 2012

LOCATION CHANGE: The Campus Dedication Ceremony at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: The Campus Dedication Ceremony at Nationwide Children’s Hospital After nearly seven years, the largest pediatric expansion project in U.S.

Jun 10, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Opening Gala featuring Harry Connick Jr., Raises $3.8 Million

With a remarkable outpouring of support from the central Ohio community, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Opening Gala, featuring three-time Grammy award winner, Harry Connick Jr., raised an astounding $3.8 million, directly benefiting research at Nationwide Children’s.

Jun 07, 2012

Media Advisory: Community Celebration Day at Nationwide Childrens Hospital

WHAT: “Community Celebration Day” at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Central Ohio community invited to check out THEIR new children’s hospital - the largest pediatric expansion in U.S.

Jun 01, 2012

Media Advisory: Kids Come First Campaign Kick-Off Celebrations at Three Central Ohio Kroger Locations

WHAT: “Kids Come First” Campaign Kick-Off Celebrations at Three Central Ohio Kroger Locations Kroger campaign benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital; runs through June 30, 2012 WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

May 29, 2012

Circle of Friends 9th Annual Run for the Rainbow June 15

Circle of Friends, a volunteer organization supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, will host its 9th Annual Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Friday, June 15 at New Albany Market Square, 180 Market St., New Albany, Ohio.

May 25, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Offers The Columbus Wishing Tree Project to Community in Celebration of New Hospital Opening

In honor of its new hospital and research facility opening in June, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is offering ”The Columbus Wishing Tree Project” to the community.

May 18, 2012

Media Advisory: 3rd Annual 'Rockin on the Run' 5K Run/Walk Saturday at Madison County Fairgrounds

WHAT: 3rd Annual “Rockin’ on the Run” 5K Run/Walk Saturday at Madison County Fairgrounds Benefits Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHEN: Saturday, May 19, 2012 10 a.m. – media opportunity WHERE: Madison County Fairgrounds 205 Elm St.

May 16, 2012

IGS Energy to serve as title sponsor for the Memorial Tournaments annual benefit concert through 2015

The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance announced today that IGS Energy has extended its title sponsorship of the Tournament’s annual benefit concert through 2015.