"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together"
Who We Are
Twig 2 was established in 1890 when a small sewing circle of women felt that Columbus needed a charity hospital, so they held a tea and fair to raise money at the home of Mrs. James Kilbourne. Together this group of women raised $125, which was placed in a bank account. This money would later serve as a start for the necessary funds to establish a hospital in Columbus for sick children regardless of their race, creed, or ability to pay. On February 1st, 1894 Children’s Hospital was built consisting of nine beds and was located where Franklin Park South is today. Throughout the years, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has grown into a state-of-the-art facility offering care to many children nationwide.
What We Do
Over one hundred years after it’s start, Twig 2 continues its legacy of being a dedicated group of women meeting and working together for the benefit of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Our current group of sixty active members meet monthly to raise money for the hospital with events such as Buckeyes at the Barn. Since 1887, Twig 2 has donated over millions of dollars to support Children’s Hospital and continues its mission to this day.