Cincinnati Children's Giving

15/10/2026

It can be easy to assume that once a child receives a transplant, everything goes back to normal. For families living it, the reality can be much more complicated.

Hillary Weidner shares advice her family received after her daughter’s transplant: don’t ride every high and low of the roller coaster. Instead, stay grounded, take things as they come and focus on caring for your child the best way you can.

A serious illness may have a defining moment, but for many families, navigating life afterward is a lifelong journey.

▶️ Watch the full video episode of Kids’ Health Uncomplicated on the Cincinnati Children’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pYEdNT-EHJk

🎧 Prefer to listen? Find Kids’ Health Uncomplicated wherever you get your podcasts

14/10/2026

Happy Archives Month! From historic milestones to the stories that shape pediatric care, our archives hold a lot of heart.

For Day, we asked for your questions—and here are some of the Archivist team’s answers!

If you have anything unique to Cincinnati Children's history to donate, or if you just want to learn more about our Archives, send an email to [email protected].




Society of American Archivists

13/10/2026

While other new parents were taking their babies to the park and capturing milestones, Hillary Weidner’s first six months with her daughter looked very different.

Her daughter’s illness turned their world upside down. But after her transplant, having a clear plan for keeping her healthy finally gave the family something they desperately needed: direction.

Hillary shares an honest parent perspective on navigating serious childhood illness, transplant and finding a new path forward.

▶️ Watch the full video episode of Kids’ Health Uncomplicated on the Cincinnati Children’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pYEdNT-EHJk

🎧 Prefer to listen? Find Kids’ Health Uncomplicated wherever you get your podcasts

13/10/2026

OCD Awareness Week with 1N5.org

12/10/2026

Many teens with ADHD experience sleep challenges. That's why researchers with our Cincinnati Children's Clinical Research Studies team are studying how sleep may relate to attention, behavior and daily functioning. The team is looking for teens ages 13 to 17 with ADHD or other attention problems to participate. Participants may receive up to $250 for completing study activities.

Learn more and see if your teen is eligible:
🔗 www.redcap.link/Teen-Sleep

12/10/2026

When 4-month-old Nissiela arrived at Cincinnati Children’s, a rare tumor at the base of her skull was pressing on her airway and brainstem, making it difficult for her to eat, breathe and grow. Our skull base team helped her gain strength before successfully removing nearly all of the fast-growing tumor.

Today, Nissiela is thriving at home. While she continues feeding and occupational therapies and has hearing loss in her left ear, she keeps reaching new milestones and, most importantly, gets to enjoy life outside the hospital.

Learn more about Nissiela’s journey for our latest : https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/p/pituitary-skull-base-surgery/patient-stories/nissiela-skull-base-tumor ❤️

10/10/2026

Today is . At Cincinnati Children’s, we recognize the importance of mental health and remain committed to caring for children and teens through world-class mental health services and research.

Our College Hill campus is dedicated to inpatient, outpatient and residential behavioral health care, helping young people and families access the support they need every step of the way.

Learn more about our mental health services: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/locations/college-hill

10/10/2026

: Beautiful sunrises to start the day. Do you have unique photos and uplifting snapshots from any of our locations? Share them with us for a chance to be featured, by emailing [email protected].

Photo cred: Betsy Chaffee.

09/10/2026

This month several of our volunteers transformed a new sensory calming room to support the mental health of youth using services at Lighthouse Youth Services' Mecum House.

The Corryville shelter provides a safe haven for kids who can't be with their families because of incarceration, hospitalization or other reasons.

Our volunteers gave the space a deep clean, hung wallpaper to create an accent wall, and added furniture and inspirational signs. They also provided sensory activities, a mini basketball hoop and art supplies.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to creating a calming, welcoming space where local kids can feel safe and supported.

09/10/2026

This week's highlights the team behind RettEd Day, hosted by Cincinnati Children's in partnership with the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. 💜

Families caring for a loved one with Rett syndrome came together to connect, learn from one another, and hear about the latest research and practical strategies for daily care. The event also introduced families to our nationally recognized Rett Clinic, a Center of Excellence dedicated to providing specialized, multidisciplinary care.

Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that affects nearly every aspect of a person's life. Because every individual experiences Rett syndrome differently, events like RettEd Day help families build community while accessing expert support and resources.

Join us in celebrating this incredible team and their commitment to improving the lives of patients and families affected by Rett syndrome.

Learn more about how we help families facing Rett syndrome: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/r/rett-syndrome

03/11/2025

20/10/2025

🎸✨ Denim & Diamonds: A Night to Shine for a Cause That Matters ✨🎸
Grab your boots, add some bling and get ready to dance the night away—all while supporting groundbreaking cancer research at Cincinnati Children’s!

Join Kindervelt, Cincinnati’s powerhouse volunteer group (over $22 million raised and counting!) for a citywide fundraiser benefiting the first-of-its-kind Advanced Leukemia Therapies and Research Center, tackling one of the toughest cancers: acute myeloid leukemia.

🗓️ Friday, November 7
📍 Mojave East
⏰ 6–10 PM
🎶 Live country music from The Artie Dean Harris Band
🥩 Southern-inspired bites + beef tenderloin carving station
🍹 Open bar with a signature New Riff Bourbon cocktail
💎 Sparkle, southern charm, and toe-tapping fun!

Your ticket helps fund cutting-edge clinical trials, personalized therapies, world-class research teams and hope for families facing the unimaginable.

Tickets are just $130—on sale now!

Let’s make remission the standard. Let’s make a difference. Let’s make it a night to remember.

18/10/2025

Happy Sweetest Day!

Today, we celebrate the simple acts of kindness that make life a little sweeter. At Cincinnati Children’s, we see love in action every day—from families supporting one another, to donors and caregivers going the extra mile for our patients.

This Sweetest Day, we’re grateful for the compassion that surrounds our health system and the incredible community that helps us bring hope and healing to kids who need it most.

Whether it’s with a smile, a kind word or a heartfelt gift, thank you for making the world a little sweeter.

16/10/2025

14/10/2025

🎶 Support Cincinnati Children’s with the magic of music! 🎶

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is bringing their legendary rock holiday show to Heritage Bank Center on Saturday, November 15 — and the 2:30 pm performance directly benefits Cincinnati Children’s!

🎟️ Tickets are at their lowest price in years—$55 including fees for a limited time. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy an unforgettable show and support a great cause.

09/10/2025

Today is DAF Day!

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to join the national movement encouraging donors to activate their Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) for good.

When you recommend a grant from your DAF to Cincinnati Children’s, you’re not just giving. You’re standing beside families in crisis, fueling life-changing research and helping kids find healing and hope.

Ready to become part of a child’s healing journey?
1️⃣ Log in to your DAF sponsor’s website
2️⃣ Recommend a grant to Cincinnati Children’s (EIN: 31-0833936)
3️⃣ Choose an area to support or help meet our greatest needs

08/10/2025

In the face of unimaginable uncertainty, one family's love shines brighter than ever.

Soraya is bravely fighting a rare gene deletion and her health is declining. Through the heartbreak, her mom Tasha, dad Safi and sisters Yasmeen and Leena have found a way to hold onto joy, purpose, and hope, embracing all life has to offer, and sharing what they’ve learned.

They’ve enjoyed the beaches of Hawaii together, joined Andy Grammer on stage, thrown the first ball at a Cincinnati Reds game, and so much more. Now, Tasha is sharing what she’s learned from her daughter and family with the world. Her new book, Keep Your Head Up: A Mother's Story of Chasing Joy in the Face of Grief, is a powerful testament to resilience.

It’s not just a story about medical complexities—it’s a story about the strength of a family, the depth of a mother’s love, and the courage to keep going when the path ahead is unclear. And all proceeds from the book will donated to charity, including Cincinnati Children’s.

07/10/2025

🎉 Big News from Cincinnati Children’s! 🎉

We’re proud to share that for the 16th year in a row, we’ve earned a spot on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll!

And that’s not all—we’re ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation in three specialties:
🏆 Cancer Care – #1 for the third year in a row
🏆 Diabetes & Endocrinology – up from #2 to #1
🏆 Gastroenterology & GI Surgery – #1 for the second consecutive year

“Being named to the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll for the 16th consecutive year and earning national rankings in all specialties is a powerful reflection of our commitment to excellence every day,” said Steve Davis, MD, MMM, president and CEO of Cincinnati Children’s. “These honors belong to every one of our nearly 20,000 team members who bring skill, compassion and innovation to the care of children from our community, the nation and the world.”

🙏Thank you to our amazing community—your support makes these milestones possible. Your belief in our mission fuels every breakthrough, every moment of healing, and every step forward in pediatric care.

Together, we’re not just making headlines — we’re making a difference. 💙