05/14/2026
Last night, hosted its Annual Meeting at Western Hills Country Club, celebrating the incredible women who make our organization so special. During the evening, we honored members for their dedicated service ranging from 5 to 40 years of involvement with Kindervelt.
In addition, the prestigious Barbara Fitch Award was presented to Kindervelt Board of Trustees Treasurer and Kindervelt #56 member, Debbie Linneman, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and service.
We also recognized outgoing Board President Suzanne Nemeth for her exceptional leadership and dedication over the past two years, and officially voted in incoming Kindervelt President Jennie Strode.
Members also heard an inspiring update from Vice President for Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute at Cincinnati Children’s, Kristen Safier, who shared the tremendous impact Kindervelt continues to have on the lives of children and families facing leukemia. Her message was clear: Kindervelt’s support is helping drive scientific advancements, strengthen critical initiatives within the Leukemia Center, and build momentum for vital federal grant funding.
Together, we are making a difference and imagining a brighter future for children and families in our community. With 21 groups across the city, Kindervelt is more than events and fundraising — it is a passionate community of dedicated women committed to creating lasting impact.
