The virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Critical Care Building was wonderful. What a fantastic collaboration of many resulting in such a fabulous outcome, especially knowing that we are a part of it! Our Kindervelt name now proudly is…
It’s welcome back time; our so-called summer hiatus is ending and our second year of fundraising for Critical Care and the PICU is in full swing! I use the word hiatus loosely because even though most groups don’t meet during the…
Happy Summer! How refreshing it is to once again be able to enjoy some fun summer activities like my favorites, attending baseball games and travelling! As a bonus we get to enjoy the Olympics too, which normally would not have been held…
“What a year!” When people use this phrase referring to the COVID-19 pandemic it often has negative undertones; a year full of challenges and setbacks. Well, my Kindervelt family, we did it. We changed the narrative. WHAT A YEAR! Congratulations to the entire Kindervelt…
Happy May! As we approach the end of our fiscal year, the first of 4 years supporting the Division of Critical Care Medicine and the PICU, I have to say I am delighted with the way Kindervelt continued working through all…
“Kindervelt is unique. It is one group among many; it is many groups within one. It is next to impossible to number the people affected by Kindervelt and its association with Cincinnati Children’s.” What a great opening line of the essay submitted to…
Only 19 more days until Spring, not that I’m counting or anything! Spirits are already lifting knowing the gray, dreary days are almost over. This time last year things were starting to get quite crazy. We’ve made it a year now with lots…
Recently I was informed of the sad news that Janet Davis, one of our founding members, had passed away. I did not have the pleasure of ever meeting Janet, but after speaking with her son and several other Kindervelt members…
In 1971 a gallon of gas cost 40 cents, a United States postage stamp cost 8 cents, Richard Nixon was President, Disney World opened its doors, and a great organization was born called Kindervelt-German for “children’s world!” Yes, it’s hard to…
It’s been an unforgettable year, but as we move toward the holiday season, I take pride knowing that our membership continues to work hard to make a difference despite the restrictions due to the pandemic. Last month I had the…