WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital to launch “Miracles At Play,” with the unveiling of a dramatic new downtown wallscape donated by Nationwide. Miracles At Play will highlight the miracles that happen at the hospital and provide the public with an opportunity to learn more and support the hospital in meaningful ways. The 150-foot wallscape features seven real kids from central Ohio, with inspiring stories of courage as they faced and continue to face health challenges at Nationwide Children’s. WHEN: Monday, February 14, 2011 10 a.m. – media opportunity WHERE: One Nationwide Plaza; ask for Mike Switzer at the front desk The event will begin indoors at Nationwide and will move to an outdoor area near the wallscape where the kids will provide the finishing touch to the wallscape installation. Parking is available in reserved spots at the base of the new wallscape behind 8 E. Long Street. WHO: -The “Miracle 7” kids and their families -City of Columbus Mayor, Michael B. Coleman -Abigail Wexner, Chair, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Board of Directors -Steve Allen, MD, CEO, Nationwide Children’s Hospital -Chad Jester, President, vice president of corporate citizenship, Nationwide -30- CONTACTS: Mary Ellen Peacock Nationwide Children’s Hospital Media Relations Cell: (614) 937-7316 Mike Switzer Nationwide Insurance Corporate Communications Cell: (614) 370-0001
WHAT: Nationwide Children’s Hospital to launch “Miracles At Play,” with the unveiling of a dramatic new downtown wallscape donated by Nationwide. Miracles At Play will highlight the miracles that happen at the hospital and provide the public with an opportunity to learn more and support the hospital in meaningful ways.
The 150-foot wallscape features seven real kids from central Ohio, with inspiring stories of courage as they faced and continue to face health challenges at Nationwide Children’s.
WHEN: Monday, February 14, 2011 10 a.m. – media opportunity
WHERE: One Nationwide Plaza; ask for Mike Switzer at the front desk
The event will begin indoors at Nationwide and will move to an outdoor area near the wallscape where the kids will provide the finishing touch to the wallscape installation.
Parking is available in reserved spots at the base of the new wallscape behind 8 E. Long Street.
WHO: -The “Miracle 7” kids and their families -City of Columbus Mayor, Michael B. Coleman -Abigail Wexner, Chair, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Board of Directors -Steve Allen, MD, CEO, Nationwide Children’s Hospital -Chad Jester, President, vice president of corporate citizenship, Nationwide
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CONTACTS: Mary Ellen Peacock Nationwide Children’s Hospital Media Relations Cell: (614) 937-7316
Mike Switzer Nationwide Insurance Corporate Communications Cell: (614) 370-0001