Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation Launches New Youth Fundraising Society Caterpillar Club

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)- Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation announces the launch of the Caterpillar Club, a youth fundraising recognition society created to empower young people to make a meaningful impact in support of pediatric care, research and innovation. The Caterpillar Club invites youth across the region to join a community-building initiative that supports the health and well-being of children.

"The Caterpillar Club is a youth-focused recognition society that gives young supporters a meaningful way to contribute to the hospital's mission of advancing pediatric care and innovation," said Steve Testa, president of Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation. "Through engaging fundraising efforts and activities, members build valuable life skills while helping to ensure that every child receives the best possible care, regardless of their family's ability to pay."

Created with the belief that young people can be powerful advocates and changemakers, the Caterpillar Club offers participants opportunities to develop leadership skills, engage in fundraising activities, and support vital programs at Nationwide Children's Hospital that advance cutting-edge pediatric care and research.

The Caterpillar Club is open to youth who are passionate about making a difference for patients and families at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Membership is earned through action: young changemakers host and complete a fundraiser benefiting the hospital. Once their fundraiser is successfully completed, they are formally inducted into the Caterpillar Club and recognized as members of this growing community of youth philanthropists.

For more information on how to get involved with the Caterpillar Club, please visit give.nationwidechildrens.org or contact Kenna Scaife [email protected]