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Jan 15, 2025
FosterHub Kicks off Renovations on New Transitional Housing and Training Center
In partnership with the Appalachian Children Coalition and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, FosterHub celebrated today the project launch for a $7.3 million comprehensive transitional housing and training center to support youth as they age out of the foster care system. The center is funded by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s landmark investment in Ohio’s Appalachian communities.
Nov 12, 2024
“Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Expands, Offering New Opportunities to Spread Joy to Patients, Families and Health Care Heroes
Nationwide Children’s Hospital has expanded “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” to give new opportunities to spread warmth and cheer to patients, families and health care heroes, as the grounds become a winter wonderland for the third year.
Aug 26, 2024
Save the Date: Butterfly Guild’s Production of ‘Into the Woods’ Coming to Palace Theatre Next Spring
Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital will present “Into the Woods” March 7-9, 2025, at Columbus’ historic Palace Theatre. This Broadway-inspired production will benefit the Hospice and Palliative Care programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Jun 14, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Receives $25 Million Gift to Support Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that longtime donors Joe and Linda Chlapaty have donated $25 million to support the recently launched Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research. The gift will fund innovative research, endowed faculty to recruit nationally renowned researchers, and construction for new facilities.
May 22, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Launches “Empower the Possible” Campaign with Historic 10-Year, $100 Million Commitment from Nationwide Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to announce that it has received a historic 10-year commitment of $100 million from the Nationwide Foundation. This landmark announcement marks the public launch of the hospital’s “Empower the Possible” campaign that with other gifts brings the campaign’s fundraising total to more than $270 million, more than halfway to the campaign goal of $500 million.
Apr 29, 2024
Partnership announcement for Woody Hayes/Play Yellow Golf Classic
The 48th Annual Woody Hayes Celebrity Classic, a new featured event of Play Yellow, will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, and will honor Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. Over the last 47 years, this event has raised more than $2.9 million to support children in central Ohio and beyond.
Apr 23, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Expands Children’s Mental Health Movement as The Kids Mental Health Foundation
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today that The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health is expanding its mission, moving forward as The Kids Mental Health Foundation. The new foundation aims to create a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing.
Mar 22, 2024
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Expanded Facility and Therapy Dog Program
Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today Butterfly PAWS, an expanded facility and therapy dog program to support healing, and emotional and mental well-being and contribute to best outcomes for patients, families and staff. To celebrate Butterfly PAWS, the hospital unveiled “Canine Corner,” a special area on the first floor of the hospital featuring seating for families during their visit, animal friends Gus and Junebug and a digital display dedicated to highlighting pups and patients alike.
Feb 27, 2024
Registration now open for the On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health on May 4 at Lower.com Field
The On Our Sleeves 5K for Children’s Mental Health will be held for the first time at the 2023 MLS Cup Champion Columbus Crew’s Lower.com Field on Saturday, May 4, at 9 a.m. The race, hosted by the Columbus Crew with lead support by founding partners Big Lots and Nationwide, is a community run and walk to grow awareness, break stigmas, and raise funds for The On Our Sleeves® Movement For Children’s Mental Health.
Nov 14, 2023
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Makes Sparkling Return for Year Two
Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s “Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” Campaign will return for its second year starting today, November 14. "Light Up the Lawn, Light Up a Life” is designed to brighten the holidays for children hospitalized at Nationwide Children’s, their families and the health care heroes caring for them.