Cincinnati Children's Giving

🐾 🥨 A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Hofbräuhaus Newport for hosting such a pawsome event!   Throughout July, Hofbräuhaus is donating proceeds from pretzel sales to benefit Cincinnati Children's Canine Comfort Facility Dog Program. This program provides vital emotional and physical support to patients and families, helping them through challenging times.   Our facility dogs, alongside their handlers, work tirelessly to achieve personalized treatment goals with patients.   Thank you, Hofbräuhaus, for your generous support and for making a real difference in our community. 🐶💙

💕 Please join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to our friends with "LEGOS from Lance" for their milestone gift of 1,122 LEGO sets this year to our kids and families! 💕 “LEGOS from Lance” was started by staff at the Oak Hills Local School District in honor of Lance Winters, who passed away last July after battling renal cell carcinoma for four years. Students, staff and community members donated unopened LEGO sets to families receiving care at our Cincinnati Children's Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. For Lance, LEGOS meant more than a chance to have fun and be a kid. Building with LEGOS helped him learn to reuse his arm after he underwent surgery on it during his treatment. “So we were thinking a few sets of LEGOs, but before we knew it we had 201 sets of LEGOs in the library and it didn’t look like it was going to stop,” said Mark Winters, Lance’s dad. The most recent gift exceeded 300 sets and was made following Lance’s birthday on June 8th. Donations of LEGOS is one way those who loved Lance can share his bright spirit with others while also providing a form of therapy that can be vital to all those we serve.   🔗 Learn more about in-kind support here: https://lnkd.in/gfij3jzS

💡 Emerging Philanthropists Council (EPC) Member Spotlight: Hugh Jackson, MHA, MS 💡 "As a recent transplant to Cincinnati, I've searched for ways to become better connected to the community and contribute to more than myself. Hearing about the Emerging Philanthropists Council and how it aligns to a world-class organization’s mission, I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of. I am excited by the opportunity this council affords its members to benefit the children of our community for years to come." Hugh brings a wealth of expertise as the Cardiovascular Service Line Business Development Manager at the Wellstar Health System Center for Cardiovascular Care. His role focuses on business development and strategic initiatives across Cardiovascular subspecialties, alongside administrative leadership in Vascular surgical quality. With a Bachelor of Science from Wabash College, and both a Masters in Kinesiology & Health from Miami University, and a Masters in Health Care Administration from Trinity University, Hugh graduated Upsilon Phi Delta, showcasing his commitment to healthcare excellence. Stay tuned as we continue to highlight remarkable members like Hugh who are making a meaningful impact through the Emerging Philanthropists Council! 🔗 Learn more about the Emerging Philanthropists Council: https://lnkd.in/gKCzFVu6

🐰 Why did the rabbit go to the salon? It was having a bad hare day. 🐮 Why did the cow go to Hollywood? To be in the moo-vies. 🦃 Why do turkeys play percussion? Because they have drumsticks! All dad jokes aside—this campaign is a great way to spread some joy thanks to our friends from Kilroy McDonald's! https://lnkd.in/g3XNEDNk

🎮✨ A Game-Changer Thanks to Our Friends at Child's Play ✨🎮 Child’s Play Charity has been supporting Cincinnati Children's for more than 10 years and recently made its largest donation ever to support our work. Thanks to Child’s Play Charity, we were able to upgrade our entire virtual reality (VR) equipment. Gone are the days of inconvenient wires and setups with TV screens and video game consoles on carts. Instead, we now have the cutting-edge Meta Quest 3, providing our patients with greater freedom and mobility. One patient, in particular, has embraced VR wholeheartedly. Meet Henry, a patient on our oncology unit. For months, we’ve used VR as part of his therapy, and the results have been astounding. His eyes light up when he dons the headset, ready to immerse himself in the world of the game Beat Saber. It's more than just a game; it’s a respite from hospital routines and a chance to feel like a regular kid again. Child’s Play Charity’s donation has amplified our ability to provide joy, distraction, and therapeutic experiences to countless children like Henry. It’s not just about entertainment; it’s about fostering resilience, creativity, and hope during challenging times. Thanks again, Child’s Play Charity! Your commitment to our patients is making a difference—one virtual reality adventure at a time. 🙌 #ChildsPlayCharity #CincinnatiChildrens #VirtualRealityTherapy #MakingADifference

💡 Emerging Philanthropists Council (EPC) Member Spotlight: Breanne Bovara, MBA, CPWA® 💡   “Mental health advocacy is a philanthropic focus for my family, and I’m thrilled that my involvement on the EPC will align with that emphasis of creating a safe environment for children to find help for mental health challenges they may be facing." says Bre Bovara, Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Fifth Third Bank. Bre is our latest EPC member to get the spotlight! She was inspired to join EPC when she heard about our new William K. Schubert, M.D. Mental Health Center—a state-of-the-art 160,000 square foot facility dedicated to providing personalized care for all patients. “There’s a reason Cincinnati Children's is #1 in the nation, with a focus on comprehensive mental, physical, and behavioral care. I’m grateful to continue to witness and support these critical community initiatives through EPC.” Stay tuned for our next spotlight as we introduce you to our one-of-a-kind Emerging Philanthropists Council members and share what motivates them to give back. 🔗 Learn more about the Emerging Philanthropists Council: https://lnkd.in/gKCzFVu6

⭐ Our friends at Costco Wholesale in Deerfield Township got some star power to help them promote their annual fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, benefiting Cincinnati Children's! ⭐ 2024 Children's Miracle Network National Champion, and local Cincinnati Children's patient, Anna Grace stopped by the store to sign cereal boxes featuring her photo! Thanks to donations to Cincinnati Children’s through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Anna Grace has benefitted from cutting edge physical therapy equipment and prosthetics. The special Cheerios boxes are on sale during the fundraising campaign through the end of May. Visit your local Costco and donate to support Children’s Miracle Network. All funds raised support Cincinnati Children’s!   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-XpKcMi

👟 Ready, Set, THANK YOU! We’re off to the races with Great American Insurance Group. As we lace up our walking shoes and get ready for this year's Cincinnati Walks for Kids, we want to extend a huge thank you to Great American Insurance Group for being our event’s presenting sponsor! Cincinnati Walks for Kids is our largest community fundraising event of the year and we’re thrilled to have Great American Insurance Group walking alongside us as such generous and caring partners. Each step we take together is a step toward groundbreaking research and world-class care at Cincinnati Children's. So, let's tie up those laces, and make this year's Cincinnati Walks for Kids a walk to remember. Together, we’re not just walking; we’re making strides for a brighter, healthier future for kids and families everywhere. 📅 Join us Saturday, May 18 📍 Great American Ball Park 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQURsV7m

Hope shines and 💎 sparkles 💎 thanks to this generous local jewelry manufacturer and designer! Justin Koop and his family have run the Koop Diamond Cutters Inc annual Grab-A-Gem fundraiser since 1996, but they were inspired to direct the proceeds to Cincinnati Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) after Justin’s daughter spent time in our care as a newborn. “While I was there with her, I learned about the unit and all the great work they do for babies,” says Justin. “I wanted to help out.” Now until May 11, stop by Koop Diamond Cutters’ shop off 8th street to “grab” a gem from a hopper packed with over 1,200 special stones. Every player wins, and 5% of all sales also benefit the NICU during this time. Giving Hope fundraisers like Grab-A-Gem are a unique way to connect with the community within and around Cincinnati Children’s while supporting some of our tiniest—but toughest—patients at the same time. Learn more about Giving Hope events: https://lnkd.in/gH4bKXAV

🐾 We're paw-sitively glowing with gratitude thanks to Nestlé Purina North America! 🐕 Our friends from the Purina factory team in Williamsburg Township recently made a $20,000 donation to Cincinnati Children's to support the needs of our four-legged team members in our hospital facility dog program, called Canine Comfort. 🐶 Our eight task-trained assistance dogs in the program provide support that helps patients reach clinical goals, provides outcome-based bedside play and offers bereavement support. 📢 “We’re so grateful to receive support from Purina to bolster our Canine Comfort program even further,” said John Palinski, Director of Corporate and Community Philanthropy at Cincinnati Children’s. “If any organization could appreciate the positive impact pets can have on our lives, it’s an industry leader like Purina. It’s exciting to see their new factory come to life, and we’re lucky to have them joining our community, and already making a noticeable positive difference.”