WHAT: The 2010 Candidates’ Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN: Friday, October 8, 2010 8 a.m. WHERE: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Center Stecker Auditorium 575 S. 18th St. Columbus, OH 43205 *parking available in the visitor’s parking garage located near this entrance on the corner of S. 18th St. and Mooberry Dr. WHY: Candidates will share their views on issues affecting children and youth, such as children’s health, education and at-risk youth. WHO: More than 30 confirmed candidates attending including Richard Cordray (D) and Mike DeWine (R) for Attorney General; Jon Husted (R) and Maryellen O’Shaughnessy (D) for Secretary of State; Mary Jo Kilroy (D) and Steve Stivers (R) for the 15th Congressional District; and Paula Brooks (D) and Pat Tiberi (R) for the 12th Congressional District just to name a few. The Forum, a non-partisan education forum, is sponsored by KidsOhio.org, Voices for Ohio’s Children and Nationwide Children’s, and supported by numerous community organizations. -30- CONTACT: Mary Ellen Peacock Media Relations Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 355-0495 Cell: (614) 937-7316

The 2010 Candidates’ Forum on Children and Youth Hosted by Nationwide Children’s Hospital The only non-partisan, voter education forum dedicated to issues affecting children and youth WHEN:

Friday, October 8, 2010 8 a.m. WHERE:

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Center Stecker Auditorium 575 S. 18th St. Columbus, OH 43205 *parking available in the visitor’s parking garage located near this entrance on the corner of S. 18th St. and Mooberry Dr. WHY:

Candidates will share their views on issues affecting children and youth, such as children’s health, education and at-risk youth. WHO:

More than 30 confirmed candidates attending including Richard Cordray (D) and Mike DeWine (R) for Attorney General; Jon Husted (R) and Maryellen O’Shaughnessy (D) for Secretary of State; Mary Jo Kilroy (D) and Steve Stivers (R) for the 15th Congressional District; and Paula Brooks (D) and Pat Tiberi (R) for the 12th Congressional District just to name a few. The Forum, a non-partisan education forum, is sponsored by KidsOhio.org, Voices for Ohio’s Children and Nationwide Children’s, and supported by numerous community organizations. -30- CONTACT: Mary Ellen Peacock Media Relations Nationwide Children’s Hospital (614) 355-0495 Cell: (614) 937-7316