Nationwide Children's Philanthropic News

Jan 17, 2013

First-Year Partnership Yields Nearly $1 Million For Nationwide Childrens Hospital

Ohio’s largest marathon will celebrate the first year of its new charitable partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital with a 50-percent hike in financial support from the Columbus Marathon’s board to the hospital.

Nov 26, 2012

Kinder Key Calls for Caroling Groups for Holiday Season

Celebrate the holiday season by organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers to sing songs of cheer and bring new hope to young hearts for the annual Kinder Key holiday caroling drive – Caroling for a Cause.

Nov 16, 2012

Christines Christmas Concert Presented by Macys Slated for December 8

During the holidays, we reflect on loved ones who have touched our lives and hearts. In 2003, Christine Wilson and four of her friends perished in a tragic arson near the campus of The Ohio State University. To honor her precious life, the 9th annual Christine’s Christmas will be presented.

Nov 13, 2012

Nationwide Insurance Partners with Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Inaugural Nationwide Children's Hospital 200

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course announced a three-year partnership with Nationwide Insurance and Nationwide Children’s Hospital earlier today to bring the NASCAR Nationwide Series to Ohio for the first time.

Oct 31, 2012

90th Anniversary of the TWIG Bazaar Slated for November 11 at Ohio Expo Center

Celebrating its 90th year, the TWIG Bazaar will offer attendees unique, handcrafted gifts and items as well as the beautiful Avenue of Trees and Wreaths 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2012 at the Lausche Building at the Ohio Expo Center.

Oct 23, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Breaks Participant Record

Near perfect running conditions, 25 patient champions from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 100-plus bands and entertainment along the course and a first-ever trip through Ohio Stadium for marathoners highlighted the 33rd annual race today.

Oct 18, 2012

Nationwide Childrens Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Sells Out For Sixth Straight Year

All 18,000 slots are filled for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon that will take place this Sunday, October 21, 2012. This marks the sixth straight year the event has sold out and the largest full marathon field in the history of the event.

Oct 04, 2012

The Torch Relay for Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals Comes Through Columbus

Columbus residents will join upwards of 10,000 participants from 22 cities for an 11th annual coast-to-coast event: The Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a charity that raises funds for children’s hospitals. The Columbus event will take place on Sunday, Oct.

Oct 03, 2012

Kroger Makes $460,000 Contribution to Nationwide Childrens Hospital on Behalf of Customers and Associates

Kroger customers and associates have again proven they care about central Ohio children and their families by contributing $122,710.85 during Kroger’s second annual “Kids Come First” campaign.

Sep 19, 2012

'Cards for Kids' October 12 at Scioto Country Club Benefits Nationwide Childrens Hospital

TWIG III of Nationwide Children’s Hospital invites the public to their third annual Cards for Kids event Friday, October 12, 2012 at Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington.