A summer of giving
July 30
Hope Street Kids: Family Night at the Zoo
An after hours event at the Zoo in memory of Caroline Pryce Walker and benefiting pediatric cancer treatment and research, begins at 6:30 p.m.
Price: $50 to $100, $1,000 sponsorships
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium,
4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell
Contact: 301-718-0042, HopeStreetKids.org
August 5
Nellie's Catwalk for Kids
The annual fashion show celebrates its fifth anniversary and raises money and awareness for those affected by pediatric cancer.
Price: $25
Location: Griffin Student Center, 11216 Sunbury Rd., Columbus
Contact: 614-546-8151, CatWalk4Kids.com
August 13
American Cancer Society: Cattle Baron's Ball
A Western-themed evening of live entertainment, gourmet dining, dancing, gaming and live and silent auctions; begins at 7 p.m.
Price: $200, $2,500 table
Location: Ohio Historical Village, 1982 Velma Ave., Columbus
Contact: 888-227-6446 ext. 3900, ColumbusCattleBaronsBall.org
August 19-21
Pelotonia
A bike tour through Central and Southeast Ohio, benefiting cancer research at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Location: Starting at Chemical Abstracts, 2540 Olentangy River Rd., Campus
Contact: 614-221-6100, Pelotonia.org
August 25
Homeless Families Foundation: 25 Years of Bringing Hope Home
An evening to celebrate the support and shelter the Foundation has provided to homeless families in Columbus for the last 25 years; begins at 6:30 p.m.
Price: $100
Location: Dowd Center, 33 North Grubb St., Columbus
Contact: 614-743-0104, HomelessFamiliesFoundation.org
August 27
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute: Up on the Roof
The black tie Gala event will celebrate its 18th year, benefiting cancer research and a new building set to open in 2014. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.
Price: $200-$800
Location: Ohio Union,
1739 N. High Street, Ohio State University Campus
Contact: 614-293-3744, Cancer.OSU.edu Cancer.OSU.edu
September 16
Franklin Park Conservatory: From Field to Table
Appetizers, cocktails and dinner provided by Central Ohio chefs. Proceeds benefit the education programs at the Conservatory; begins at 6 p.m.
Price: $300
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side
Contact: 614-645-5569, FPConservatory.com