M E D I A A D V I S O R Y WHAT: The Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run. Organized by The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the yellow rubber ducks will be “racing” to the finish line. Additionally, there will be a 5-and-10 kilometer run and Duck Dash for younger runners, as well as bounce houses, live music and face painting. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 20; 9 a.m. WHERE: Creekside in Gahanna, Ohio SPOKESPERSON: Cindy Laux Director, Special Events and Affinity Groups Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation WHY: Proceeds from the purchase of ducks will go toward the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a dynamic group of Columbus area business professionals committed to raising funds to support various programs at Nationwide Children’s. The Development Board aides the hospital through several events including the Woody Hayes Celebrity Golf Classic and Pay It Forward Party, Rock ‘N Bowl and Slice of Columbus. -30-
WHAT: The Fifth-Annual Great Columbus Duck Race & Run.
Organized by The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital,
the yellow rubber ducks will be “racing” to the finish line.
Additionally, there will be a 5-and-10 kilometer run and Duck Dash for younger runners,
as well as bounce houses, live music and face painting.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 20; 9 a.m.
WHERE: Creekside in Gahanna, Ohio
SPOKESPERSON: Cindy Laux
Director, Special Events and Affinity Groups
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation
WHY: Proceeds from the purchase of ducks will go toward the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a dynamic group of Columbus area business professionals committed to raising funds to support various programs at Nationwide Children’s. The Development Board aides the hospital through several events including the Woody Hayes Celebrity Golf Classic and Pay It Forward Party, Rock ‘N Bowl and Slice of Columbus.
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